stay the course

idiom

: to continue with a process, effort, etc., even though it is difficult

We'll succeed in the end if we just stay the course.

Examples of stay the course in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The political play leaves some in Washington with the hope that Harris would stay the course of Biden’s strategy, even as the vice president herself leaves the question unanswered. —

Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024 The company is now planning to stay the course, though various parties remain interested in Redstone’s National Amusements, the exhibitor and family entity that owns almost 80% of Paramount’s voting stock. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 June 2024 There’s also a path whereby WBD could opt to just stay the course as is. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2024 Don’t let a lack of immediate results or an abundance of paperwork dissuade you from your journey — stay the course. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stay the course

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