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Examples
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I think they lacked grit and perseverence which is serius must for succeding in the market place.
FilmLoop Dips Toes Into The DeadPool Michael Arrington 2005
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Perhaps "perseverence" is what you really admire, but you only claim to admire "spark" because it sounds good.
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Isn't getting good grades in law shool far more an indication of "perseverence" than it is of having a "spark"?
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Their skill, energy, and perseverance [Transcriber: original 'perseverence'] have been beyond all praise.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Various
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I would prefer to change that veribiage to "perseverence" rather than looking at it as "failure."
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And I'd agree with this, but only in the sense that the flipside is true as well, that there are all sorts of great writers of colour, and they have succeeded for exactly these reasons: talent, hard work and perseverence.
Special Guest Post: Zetta Elliott on the Myth of Meritocracy 2010
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She taught me to live with an awareness of the beauty of nature, to enjoy working in the earth to create beautiful gardens and food, to work hard and expect that life will yield, like a garden, the fruits of hard work, perseverence and ever present love.
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His survival reflects a triumph over doubt as much as perseverence.
Dozens of people perform CPR to save one heart attack victim 2011
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With training and perseverence (and, admittedly, some money for gear and travel), one can reach some of the most beautiful peaks in the world.
Wayne Hale's NASA Blog: Why Climb the Highest Mountain? - NASA Watch 2009
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You suggest the myth is founded on the idea of certain values, of talent and hard work and perseverence, and the pernicious problem is that if you don't make it you feel like you're lacking in one of these areas - which simply may not be true.
Special Guest Post: Zetta Elliott on the Myth of Meritocracy 2010
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