Be persistent (9)

I believe the answer is:

persevere

(Other definitions for persevere that I've seen before include "Persist, stick at" , "Go on in spite of setbacks" , "Battle on" , "Soldier on" , "Steadfastly continue" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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