Adjective
tenacious
IPA /tɪˈneɪʃəs/
Determined to keep trying or to hold on to a goal, even when progress is difficult or slow.
See example sentence: tenacious
My tenacious sister kept practising until she could ride a bike.
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enduring
IPA /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/
Continuing for a long time, especially when a feeling, relationship or quality remains strong despite changes or difficulties.
See example sentence: enduring
Our shared love of music became the basis of an enduring friendship.
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