persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially
: perseverance
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Examples of persistence in a Sentence
He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
She has shown a lot of persistence.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The persistence of elevated price levels amid slowing inflation may explain why consumers remain relatively dour about the economy, Jeffrey Frankel, an economist at Harvard University, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Thank the pervasiveness of video meetings, the persistence of remote work and the dwindling of expense accounts.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of this unique election is the persistence of Trump's campaign, despite the former president facing numerous legal obstacles while campaigning for the White House.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The persistence of elevated price levels amid slowing inflation may explain why consumers remain relatively dour about the economy, Jeffrey Frankel, an economist at Harvard University, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Thank the pervasiveness of video meetings, the persistence of remote work and the dwindling of expense accounts.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s
-ˈzis-
1
: the act or fact of persisting
2
: the quality of being persistent
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