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as in perseveres
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Recent Examples of persists
The article posits that despite significant legal and social progress, cultural prejudice stubbornly persists, revealing that equality under law doesn't automatically eliminate ingrained biases.
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Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
The protest group, called the Radical Reform Movement, is pushing for a greater share of mining revenue for Mongolians, a long-running demand in a nation where poverty persists despite the exploitation of its mineral riches.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
That risk often persists even after the heat wave ends, as dry vegetation and dead material on the ground tend to remain unusually dry for days after temperatures return closer to normal – allowing fires to continue growing.
—Mukesh Kumar, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
What happens if the 'cold blob' persists?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 June 2026
If civilization persists long enough to see some of these changes, geoengineering would certainly be an option—like spreading aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, for example.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
If the musty smell persists after the basics above have been checked, the issue may indicate biological growth within the system itself.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 June 2026
Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
The protest group, called the Radical Reform Movement, is pushing for a greater share of mining revenue for Mongolians, a long-running demand in a nation where poverty persists despite the exploitation of its mineral riches.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
That risk often persists even after the heat wave ends, as dry vegetation and dead material on the ground tend to remain unusually dry for days after temperatures return closer to normal – allowing fires to continue growing.
—Mukesh Kumar, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
What happens if the 'cold blob' persists?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 June 2026
If civilization persists long enough to see some of these changes, geoengineering would certainly be an option—like spreading aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, for example.
—Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
If the musty smell persists after the basics above have been checked, the issue may indicate biological growth within the system itself.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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Although not all the novel’s major characters make it to the end of this uplifting yet tear-jerking work of historical fiction, Six-Thirty safely perseveres.—
Camille Perri,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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That spirit of hers perseveres.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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His trial is currently scheduled to begin in May 2027, though the date remains subject to change, his criminal defense attorney Amber Fayerberg previously confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Yet, outside Ashton, which has attracted national journalists for its rail links to London and high footfall, life in the other small towns which make up the constituency continues much the same.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The hurricane season lasts six months, from June through November.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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If the sanctions waiver lasts only for the 60-day ceasefire extension following the agreement’s signing, international buyers could be unwilling to play ball, cautioned Homayoun Falakshahi, an oil market analyst at Kpler.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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