Continue despite adversity (9)

I believe the answer is:

persevere

(Other definitions for persevere that I've seen before include "Hang on in there" , "Be unwilling to stop" , "Continue despite difficulties" , "Continue (against odds)" , "Carry on regardless" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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