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Definition of staying power noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

staying power

noun
 
/ˈsteɪɪŋ paʊə(r)/
 
/ˈsteɪɪŋ paʊər/
[uncountable]
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  1. the ability or strength to continue doing something that is difficult or makes you tired until it is finished synonym stamina
    • Do you have the staying power to study alone at home?
    • Through all the criticism he showed remarkable staying power.
See staying power in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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