persevere
verb (used without object)
to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
had been persevering
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past perfect progressiveof persevere.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Ellsworth's conduct throughout had been very much in his favour; he had been persevering and marked in his attentions, without annoying by his pertinacity.
From Elinor Wyllys, Volume 2 by Cooper, Susan Fenimore
The keynote of the President's young life had been persevering industry.
From The Boys' Life of Abraham Lincoln by Nicolay, Helen
