Sentences with phrase «by sheer persistence»

Paradoxically, I'm struck more by the sheer persistence of biological systems in the face of human encroachments.

Not exact matches

After being «crushed» by Dawn Primarolo in Bristol South in 1997 Mr Williams moved on to Bristol West for the 2001 election and, through «sheer hard work and persistence», managed to push the Tories into third place by a mere 39 votes.
His dedication and persistence have allowed him to gain both a following of wrestling fans, and bodybuilding fans, due to his sheer size and strength, which is evident by his latest record.
I am sure the thousands and thousands of experiments Thomas Edison (no I am not old enough to remember him) conducted to perfect the light bulb were considered by many to be sheer madness but his persistence paid of and brought a shining light to the world.
The late African - American artist Bill Traylor is known today thanks to several instances of luck and persistence, which were undoubtedly helped along by the sheer strength of his art.
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