persevering
adjective/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərɪŋ/
/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
[usually before noun] (approving)- being determined to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
- A few persevering climbers finally reached the top.
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