persistent
adjective
persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering.
persistently
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a word derived from
persistent.
Example Sentences
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With the storm "moving towards the vicinity of Zhejiang and moving inland, its outer subsiding air will persistently bring extremely hot weather to the territory today to Tuesday", the Hong Kong Observatory said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
While activity in much of the U.S. housing market has been slowed by record-high home prices and persistently elevated mortgage rates, not all buyers are sitting on the sidelines.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The intention is generous: to draw Golding into a wider contemporary conversation, to show how persistently his ideas recur.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Other complaints include persistently low-quality food, isolation within the facility, and frequent transfers between Delaney Hall and other facilities, which serve to prevent organizing in the detention center.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Mrs. Edwards was persistently if not profoundly religious.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
