Persistence in the face of insurmountable odds.
They've heard from others that entrepreneurship is about persistence in the face of adversity.
But their persistence in the face of genuine danger highlights the limitations of Chinese rule.
"They represent persistence in the face of long odds, which definitely adds to their artistic appeal".
But Ms. Rose has shown a particular energy and persistence in the face of party opposition to her candidacy.
As I've pointed out, persistence in the face of failure is often the key to eventual success, except in skydiving.
And we have the current rules because of the E.P.A.'s persistence in the face of adamant auto industry opposition.
Still, Mr. Dumeer, an ardent Boston Red Sox fan who clearly values persistence in the face of futility, continues trying to outwit the pack rats.
"The notion of the unreliability of memory has changed courtrooms in America, and it is completely owing to Elizabeth's persistence in the face of a very harsh backlash".
I thought his persistence, in the face of no encouragement from Theresa, was annoying, if not creepy; his interest had nothing to do with her.
Films like Love Actually, The Notebook, and many others tell us that men's persistence in the face of rejection is admirable.
