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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"With Tropical Cyclone Dolphin moving towards the vicinity of Zhejiang and moving inland, its outer subsiding air will persistently bring extremely hot weather to the territory today to Tuesday," the forecaster said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
China’s export growth maintained robust in July, though at a slower pace from June, on persistently strong global demand for artificial-intelligence products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Their paper is merely the latest of a long line of academic research going back decades showing that momentum has beaten the market, persistently.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Other complaints include persistently low-quality food, isolation within the facility, and frequent transfers between Delaney Hall and other facilities, which serve to prevent organizing in the detention center.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Alone in the observatory late one night, I heard the telephone ring persistently.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
