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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At Cowles Commission seminars, Friedman persistently argued that their modeling choices were arbitrary and their complex general equilibrium multiple regression models didn’t generate predictions supported by the evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"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 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
Marina Raskova was also persistently looking for war work.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
