as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry
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Recent Examples of persistence
And just like that, a cold case Aurora police never gave up on turned into a full-fledged murder investigation that benefitted from forensics and a lot of persistence.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Dallas police chief praises persistence In the news release, Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux praised detectives' persistence and emphasized that cold‑case justice remains possible.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 May 2026
For teens like Rivera, the experience of searching for a first job has already become its own lesson in persistence.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Yale environmental health expert Vasilis Vasiliou says their persistence raises long-term public-health concerns.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Dallas police chief praises persistence In the news release, Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux praised detectives' persistence and emphasized that cold‑case justice remains possible.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 May 2026
For teens like Rivera, the experience of searching for a first job has already become its own lesson in persistence.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Yale environmental health expert Vasilis Vasiliou says their persistence raises long-term public-health concerns.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for persistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persistence
Noun
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Garcia’s performance was a continuation of outstanding efforts by the senior this season.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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However, with additional investment opportunities and alternative revenue streams, the continuation of the tour is still possible.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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For most of the twentieth century, the employment contract relied on the assumption that employment—a paycheck, stability and an implicit promise of continuity—was sufficient to retain talent.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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What was originally an environmental sustainability play now looks like an extremely wise business continuity move.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Michael Barnes, a representative of developer RBM Skyline Investors LLC, requested the continuance after residents urged the board to deny recommending the rezoning for the Skyline Meadows community.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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