persevere
verb (used without object)
to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
is persevering
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present progressiveof persevere (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But she is persevering, inspired by club members who have excelled over the years and joined state teams or local leagues.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025
“For me, what it’s been about is persevering through adversity and persevering through being the guy that everyone always said, ‘Yeah, he could be good, but,’” Vogt said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
Asked why he is persevering, Teguh said he was fighting not only for himself.
From Reuters ● Dec. 9, 2020
But drones remain a passion – and he is persevering with his FOIs.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 1, 2020
It is sufficient to say that a woman with the proper qualifications, who strictly attends to her business, who is persevering, full of courage, and who works diligently, is sure to succeed.
From Work for Women by George J. Manson
