Collocations with "persist"

inequality continues to exist, often despite efforts to stop it

when symptoms continue to exist for a long time

To continue to do something despite difficulty or opposition.

a disagreement continues to exist, often for a longer time than is wanted

to continue to do something in a determined way, even when facing opposition

A rumour continues to exist or be told.

To continue to exist, especially for longer than is usual or desirable.

When a doubt continues to exist.