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as in persevering
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Recent Examples of persisting
Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
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With vacancies persisting, Pollio said Hudson was sent another seven teachers in September.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisting
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Understanding Workplace Anxiety Workplace anxiety refers to persistent fear and worry that occurs within job settings.Erik Pham, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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And recent economic data suggests that inflation pressures could prove more persistent and economic growth more resilient than was thought just a few months ago.Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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That’s because, now that the unemployment rate has been crawling up, plentiful jobs in September will signal an economy that is skirting recession rather than inflation remaining high, as the statistic used to indicate a year back.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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While there are just two undefeated teams remaining in the Vikings and Chiefs, the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) are the only winless team heading into their Week 5 divisional home game against the Indianpolis Colts.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Instead, its enduring appeal has always been its effervescent scene found in winding laneways, blockbuster art galleries, and innovative kitchens.Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
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These casual and trendy shoes have an enduring appeal that never goes out of style, evolving into shorter versions that are all the rage.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Creel’s death from a rare and aggressive cancer at age 48 on September 30 has prompted a massive and continuing outpouring on social media of love and heartbreak from the Broadway community.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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After all, initial and continuing jobless claims are very low.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The cousins’ complementary natures may have bonded them in their youth, and a genuine and abiding love clearly remains.Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The beautiful thing about the full-circle moments experienced by these sports stars is what’s at the center of them – pure and abiding love.Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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Starting young with an age-appropriate strength training program can help kids develop good movement patterns and incorporate exercise into their routine, which can have lasting benefits for their health into adulthood.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The beginning of the first shooting video in one X post captured what sounded like one shot after another initially, until seconds later there was a steady stream of gunfire that appeared to come from multiple guns lasting several minutes.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The lifelong Arizonan already knew the grief of losing a child.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The parents of the student who was attacked said their son’s injuries will likely result in lifelong physical scars, but the mental trauma and fear of not feeling safe at school will also forever impact their son.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Persisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisting. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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