How to Use persevere in a Sentence

persevere

verb
  • Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.
  • She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.
  • Ramos persevered against his old foe and forced a fly out to end the game.
    — Matt Breen, Philly.com, 13 May 2018
  • Our young men persevered through things just as other teams did.
    — Charlie Hatch, Cincinnati.com, 25 Feb. 2018
  • Yes, Jaquez again persevered as sixth man.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • How the pink box has persevered so long may be about more than just dollars and cents.
    — David Pierson, latimes.com, 25 May 2017
  • But Dixon persevered through the volatile times.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • As leaders, we are taught to persevere.
    — Kendra MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Basketball has taught me to persevere through the highs and lows of sports and life.
    — Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
  • When people face tragedy and challenges in life, what helps them to persevere?
    — CBS News, 16 May 2018
  • Fought, scrapped, battled, persevered to lead by a point with just over four minutes left.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
  • This brings us back to survival games, where a player has to persevere in the world set forth for them.
    — Chelsea Leah, Wired, 27 Nov. 2021
  • The kids were amazing and persevered through that (changes in teachers).
    — Julie Gallant, sandiegouniontribune.com, 20 Dec. 2017
  • Against some opponents, there still might have been enough to persevere.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
  • From the group of signees, 20 persevered to be paired in 10 fights on the card.
    — Tod Leonard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 June 2018
  • One of the themes of the film is persevering, and all of them had that kind of quality.
    — John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2018
  • And, just to persevere, because Pamela’s team, at first, didn’t get the script to her.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But Anant and his team at Advaya persevered and got the deal done.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • Those who persevered will soon have a chance to see their dreams come to reality.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • In spite of the grief and sorrow, Acton found the strength to persevere.
    — Pat Disabato, chicagotribune.com, 24 June 2021
  • In the face of trauma, trans people often persevere and find joy.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Know when to quit and when to persevere Shackleton knew when to take risks and when to quit.
    — Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • But the eggs will persevere through the winter, and next spring, the cycle begins again.
    — Curbed, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Why had this design persevered?
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.
    — Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
  • That spirit of hers perseveres.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But through it all, Annett persevered.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Drug stores, on the other hand, have persevered even as their names have changed and their customers have progressed.
    — Patrick Cooley, cleveland.com, 7 Jan. 2018
  • The people that persevere in life are the people that are able to fight through much tougher problems than no fans at games.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2022

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