persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially
: perseverance
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Examples of persistence in a Sentence
He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
She has shown a lot of persistence.
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The persistence of these symptoms suggests the need for a medical evaluation to identify any underlying causes.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.
—John Hall, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
His wife was the first to know — after looking at the results of the Dec. 16 drawing — that his persistence had finally paid off, to the tune of $626,575.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Yet the persistence of systemic violence and inequality within our borders tells a different story.
—Kavita Mehra, refinery29.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.
—John Hall, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
His wife was the first to know — after looking at the results of the Dec. 16 drawing — that his persistence had finally paid off, to the tune of $626,575.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Yet the persistence of systemic violence and inequality within our borders tells a different story.
—Kavita Mehra, refinery29.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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persistence
noun
per·sis·tence
pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s
-ˈzis-
1
: the act or fact of persisting
2
: the quality of being persistent
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