It takes a lot of perseverance, certainly a lot of positive energy and attitude to be successful, and a lot of people with a lot of discipline and responsibility to be accountable to do what they're supposed to do -- probably some of the things that our country tries to do, as well.
They join an incredibly elite list of women and men, and a long history filled with ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things -- men and women of undaunted courage, uncommon resolve, and a stubborn perseverance in the face of unfathomable challenge.
Angelina Jolie may be the most formidable of the lot, and "Changeling" -- which opens in wide release Friday -- is both a forceful testament to the perseverance of a single mother (Jolie's character, Christine Collins) and a damning indictment of unfettered patriarchal power in the late 1920s.
Jurors said the film, which picked up the best first feature award at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, "offers us a transcendent tale of hope and perseverance in a world that few Westerners ever have the chance to see".
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Hospitals do not have a dietician on every ward all the time, so getting the message through can take a bit of perseverance.
They tear off his dusty clothes and clean his body, a symbol of their perseverance.
It was a tribute to your perseverance, your relentless focus and determination over many years.
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The bright yellow "LIVESTRONG" wristbands distributed by his charity became a potent symbol for perseverance in the face of adversity.
Attentive perseverance is a more than adequate replacement for the illusion of complete rational control while we swim through the infinite depths of the unconscious.
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With perseverance and a strong knowledge of the retail industry, they convinced iconic designer Zac Posen to be the first designer to come on board.
In June 2011, Novatek, Russia's biggest non-state gas company, sent 60, 000 tons of gas condensate from Murmansk to the Chinese port of Ningbo aboard the MV Perseverance on a three-week voyage.
The Rabbi stands here alongside this menorah both as a symbol of hope and perseverance and determination and duty.
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But they also deserve our respect for how they have gained strength as a community and for their perseverance and character.
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Mr Pistorius's life story resonates with people of all races, a story of triumph over difficult odds, a story of persistence and perseverance.
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Bishop Chartres recalled Lady Thatcher's courage and perseverance, and offered a glimpse of her personality.
The front showroom of Eddy's Wildlife Studio in downtown Slater is a testament to pet owners' perseverance.
This served as a test of Germany's perseverance for more than an hour.
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But this will take a good amount of patience, perseverance, commitment and presence by the international community and steady effort by our Afghan friends.
Perseverance, passion and a lucky break makes the successful entrepreneurs.
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Through hard work and perseverance my father got a scholarship to study in a magical place, America, that stood as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to so many who had come before.
In any case there are other, different, non- religious values which are part of our heritage-the concept of looking after those who cannot look after themselves, of hard work, perseverance and saving for a rainy day.
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This exodus is often explained as women not having the motivation or perseverance to work in a male-dominated scientific establishment, but Drs Wenneras and Wold reckon that their results could account entirely for the large numbers of women who have left biomedical research in Sweden.
The fact that we were able to accomplish this says a lot about our country and our perseverance.
He purchased a Livestrong bracelet as a sign of hope, strength and perseverance against the disease, he said.
Yet they serve as a reminder that through hard work and perseverance, you can wear down even the hardest of stones.
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Could the diehard venture firms that have remained committed to backing Chinese startups achieve a higher payback for their tenacity and perseverance?
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One flame whose symbolism has transcended from modern to ancient times is the Olympic torch, which has become a symbol for solidarity among nations, the perseverance needed of victory, and the struggle for perfection.
That we are doing so is a testament to the character of the men and women in uniform. (Applause.) Thanks to their courage, grit and perseverance, we have given Iraqis a chance to shape their future, and we are successfully leaving Iraq to its people.
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