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Strong is she in her faith and belief. “Persistence is the key to everything,” says she. How does she deal with the adversities in life?

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Strong is she in her faith and belief.
“Persistence is the key to everything,” says she.

How does she deal with the adversities in life?

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She is strong in her faith and belief and is determined while dealing with the adversities in life.

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Chapter 3.2: I am Every Woman - Exercise [Page 85]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 3.2 I am Every Woman
Exercise | Q A. 2. b) | Page 85

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