Persevering

/pərsəˈvirɪŋ/

/pəsəˈvɪərɪŋ/

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Definitions of persevering

adjective
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

“with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business”

synonyms: diligent

patient
enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

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