Perseverence definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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Superior spirit and perseverence were always the share of the wretched; and the gods themselves now seemed to compassionate the Britons, by ordaining the absence of the general, and the detention of his army in another island.

—The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus

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Roger Ascham wrote in 1549: 'Her mind has no womanly weakness, her perseverence is equal to that of a man, and her memory long keeps what it quickly picks up.' — TheChildrenof
I agree the comment does not give credit to Beckham's perseverence, but what's Waddle's playing career got to do with the comment? — TEAMtalk Football News
Instead, he took a step back - literally - and has been rewarded for his perseverence ahead of this weekend's season finale. — Crash.Net Motorsports Newsfeed
With patience and perseverence, you can make these cupcakes for your favorite team (assuming they're a bird-based team, like the Cardinals, the Eagles, the Falcons, etc) on the first try. — Blogtimore, Hon
Realize that this is a serious undertaking, and needs patience, perseverence, and passion. — MuslimMatters.org