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persistence in English:

1. persist persist


persistence | persistent | persistently
why do you persist and denying that you know him
Despite difficulties, she persisted in her efforts to get a university education.
He persists in calling me Jane, even though I've corrected him twice.
I persist in my popularity.
Our brains persist in using stereotypes.
The anthropologist says odd customs do persist in the region.
You should persist in your efforts to learn English.
stop persisting!
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Madam, if you persist, I'll have to forcibly remove you from the premises. Mr West is not giving any interviews today.
People saying bless you don't really believe that their words will help but the custom persists as a politeness.
Frost will persist all day.
A single thought persisted in the back of his mind.
There is also one type of idealism that says even without strength or intelligence you can do anything if you can merely persist.

English word "persistence"(persist) occurs in sets:

World formation
Word formation nouns

2. determination to do something even though it is difficult or other people oppose it



3. continuing no matter what



4. continue to do something even though it's difficult or other people are against it



5. persistent


This isn't persistent vegetative state.
Her persistent character always impressed me.
A persistent cough
After a streak of bad luck, a persistent gambler will be forced to play for high stakes.
Mark is hard-working and persistent; I’m sure he’ll solve the problem.
The persistent recession has surprised the analysts.
She is a persistent offender and has been arrested five times this year for shoplifting.
Her persistent character always impressed me. The definition of persistent is someone or something that is stubborn or keeps on going.
He was very determined, in other words, he was persistent.
The person may have persistent, vice-like chest pain, which may spread to their arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach.
There have been persistent ​rumours that the ​principal might take early ​retirement.
Although she told him she knew nothing, he was very persistent. His persistent refusal to pay eventually led to a prison sentence.
You must be more persistent, don’t let him leave until he has given you a straight answer.
The customer wasmost persistent and refused to speak to anyone but the manager
Optimism abiut our own personal future remains persistent

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