persist
verb (used without object)
to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc..
has been persisting
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present perfect progressiveof persist (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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China’s employment situation has remained generally stable for a long time, but there has been persisting long-term pressure, Li told a news conference in Beijing.
From Reuters ● Aug. 25, 2022
For long years this life has been persisting in his evil ways.
From The Children's Six Minutes by Bruce S. Wright
