Example Sentences

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As the year wore on, it became increasingly clear that inflation was persisting.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

But in October she fell ill again and doctors found the virus was persisting in tissues in her brain.

From Reuters • Feb. 23, 2016

Simon was persisting in his irrational promotion of Lee, for what reason I have no idea.

From Salon • May 26, 2010

I was persisting in reading my present environment in the light of my old one.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

The ship's operator for some reason was persisting in his inquiries for the words following overcoat.

From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)