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..
persistingly
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a word derived from
persist.
Example Sentences
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I have been to him once and urged him to greet Mr. Regulus, and merely offer him the usual congratulations on his marriage, but he persistingly refused.
From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Caroline Lee Hentz
In fact, he pressed her so persistingly that the princess at length lost her temper and quite forgot the respect due to her father.
From The Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang
The English-Canadians, the Australians, the New Zealanders persistingly claim representation in the government of the Empire.
From England, Canada and the Great War by Louis-Georges Desjardins
How persistingly England has implored Germany to agree with her in stopping that ruinous race in the building of war vessels, we have seen.
From England, Canada and the Great War by Louis-Georges Desjardins
Miss Waghorn talked freely of Polly Sparkes, repeating all the angry things that Polly had said, and persistingly wanting to know what the "bother" was all about.
From The Town Traveller by George Gissing
