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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But persistently rising yields have put pressure on prices of older bonds, leading to weaker total returns.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Japan is facing several economic challenges including a persistently weak yen, rising prices and a shrinking workforce.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
But people often sought to obscure their intentions and persistently tried new approaches when Claude rejected their requests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Researchers found that people who faced ongoing financial difficulties or persistently low income during early and middle adulthood tended to perform worse on cognitive tests by the age of 53.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Marina Raskova was also persistently looking for war work.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
