Meaning & use
persistent
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Continuing firmly or obstinately despite difficulty or opposition.
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Her persistent efforts finally convinced the committee to fund the project.
The doctor was concerned about his persistent cough.
A note on using this word
Persistent can describe both admirable determination in people and ongoing, unwanted conditions, such as a persistent problem or persistent rain.
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