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 persisted
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present perfectof persist (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That uncertainty has persisted because earlier observational research has produced mixed results, particularly for older vitamin K antagonist drugs.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Some Fed officials have lost patience with high inflation, which has persisted for more than five years and worsened this summer due to tariffs and the war with Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
She had already deferred her university offer for a year because of uncertainty surrounding the war, which has persisted despite an April ceasefire that halted its most intense phase.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The gap favoring renting has persisted for years, according to Realtor.com data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
They enter complaining of the cold that has persisted this far into spring, of the stinging, bothersome wind that tosses the treetops outside.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
