perseverant
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of perseverant
First recorded in 1300–50; from Middle French, from persevērant-, stem of persevērāns “persisting”; see persevere ( def. ), -ant ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"The fight is going to be a long one, but writers are known to be perseverant people."
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2024
But she insisted her relationship with Mr Johnson had "no bearing" on her ability to build her events business, which she put down to being "the most annoying, perseverant hustler".
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2021
As portrayed deliciously here by Mr. Radcliffe, who has now put the boy wizard persona well behind him, the character of Fingal is D’Agata’s spiritual and physical opposite: scruffy, small, awkward and perseverant.
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2018
But what if that's just the definition of good, perseverant reporting?
From The Verge ● Jun. 12, 2016
Nor is it to be expected, that boldness in the employment of the lancet and leeches, will answer as well as a perseverant, constant, but moderate use of these means.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
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