be persistent

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to describe a state or condition that continues for a long time or is difficult to get rid of.

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Examples (10)

  • His dedication to the project is truly persistent.
  • The rumors about the merger were remarkably persistent.
  • Even after many attempts, her enthusiasm remains persistent.
  • The search for the lost artifact has been incredibly persistent.
  • Some forms of pollution can be very persistent in the environment.
  • His belief in the cause was deeply persistent.
  • If you want to achieve greatness, you must be persistent.
  • The urge to give up is often persistent, but you must resist.
  • The adverse effects of the drought are persistent across the region.
  • Her efforts to learn a new language have been commendably persistent.