persevere
verb (used without object)
to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
were persevering
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past progressiveof persevere.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In Acts 2, 42 we are told that the disciples at Jerusalem were persevering "in the communication of the breaking of the bread."
From Luther Examined and Reexamined A Review of Catholic Criticism and a Plea for Revaluation by Dau, W. H. T. (William Herman Theodore)
He gathered a handful of fern and tried to keep them at bay, but they were persevering and ubiquitous.
From The Ashiel mystery A Detective Story by Bryce, Charles, Mrs.
Lieutenant Jager, commanding the prize, had sent Lord Reginald and Voules to see that the crew at the pumps were persevering in their labours.
From The Rival Crusoes by Kingston, William Henry Giles
"All these were persevering with one mind in prayer, with the women, and Mary the Mother of Jesus, and with His brethren."
From Mater Christi Meditations on Our Lady by Paul, Mother St.
The incumbent of that benefice wrote me, several months later, that they were persevering, and setting a rare example in virtue.
