persisted; persisting; persists
1
: to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
2
obsolete
: to remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position
3
: to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (such as a question or an opinion)
4
: to continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time
persister
noun
Examples of persist in a Sentence
She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again.
The reporter persisted with his questioning.
If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished.
Must you persist in making that noise?
If the pain persists, see a doctor.
Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now.
Rumors persist that they are dating.
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But sometimes less stable minerals persist because there isn’t enough energy available to convert them to more stable phases.
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Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
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However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.
—Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Although the agreement extends no-layoff protections to many employees with fewer than six years of service, apprehensions persist about potential job security, especially for those not yet covered.
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Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
Despite encountering macroeconomic challenges, the brand persists as a global growth powerhouse with an expanding international presence and remarkable efficiency.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.
—Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Although the agreement extends no-layoff protections to many employees with fewer than six years of service, apprehensions persist about potential job security, especially for those not yet covered.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for persist
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“Persist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persist. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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