Concept related to perseverance (4)

I believe the answer is:

grit

(Other definitions for grit that I've seen before include "Courage; tiny stones" , "Determination - small stones" , "Courage - clench - small particle of stone" , "Gumption or small pieces of stone" , "Small loose particles of stone" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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