persevere
verb (used without object)
to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
has been persevering
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present perfect progressiveof persevere (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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It's not perhaps brilliant, but it has been persevering, and I am sure you've done your best.
From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Brazil, Angela
Now, since his temptation of Adam, and we know not how long before, Satan has been persevering in a course of evil.
From Love's Final Victory by Horatio
