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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"When those systems become persistently dysregulated, the result may be the profound and disabling fatigue seen across multiple disorders."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
But persistently low multiples, despite the proliferation of those contracts, show investors aren’t convinced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
You hardly need reminding of the backdrop that contributed to thwarting many of his recent, many predecessors: a persistently sclerotic economy and a persistently turbulent international picture, for starters.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
But persistently rising yields have put pressure on prices of older bonds, leading to weaker total returns.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
That night, lying in the cabin beside Maxine, he is woken by the sound of the phone ringing persistently in the main house.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
