| stand fast(verb, expression, take, bear, endure) |
| hold out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, bear) |
| stay strong |
| withstand(verb, bear, endure, resist, persist) |
| resist(verb, take, bear, endure, pursue) |
| persevere(verb, work, advance, continue, extend) |
| persist(verb, hold, advance, maintain, continue) |
| stand pat |
| hold firm |
| abide(verb, advance, continue, extend, endure) |
| be determined(verb, advance, continue, extend, stick) |
| brave |
| endure(verb, advance, continue, extend, bear) |
| hang in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, advance, continue) |
| hang tough(verb, expression, take, advance, continue) |
| hold(verb, press, maintain, claim, contend) |
| hold fast(verb, expression, advance, continue, extend) |
| insist(verb, order, maintain, continue, stick) |
| maintain(verb, hold, advance, continue, extend) |
| prevail against(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, bear) |