He refused to give up.

Meaning: He was determined to finish the race, no matter how difficult it was.

Choice of Words: The word "refused" means to decline or reject something. "Give" means to transfer something to someone. "Up" means to stop doing something or to surrender. When combined, these words convey the idea of a person's determination to continue despite difficulties or challenges.

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He wouldn't stop trying.

Meaning: This means that he kept trying, even though it might have been difficult.

Choice of Words: Wouldn't is a contraction of the words "would" and "not", which means that someone is not willing to do something. Stop means to end or discontinue an action. Trying means to make an effort to do something. When you put them together, "He wouldn't stop trying" means that he was not willing to give up or quit.

He kept going.

Meaning: This means that he didn't give up or quit, even though it might have been difficult.

Choice of Words: Kept means to continue doing something. Going means to move or travel. When you put them together, "He kept going" means that he continued to move or travel, even though it might have been difficult.

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