- present tense form of persist (3rd person singular).
persists
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If she persists, you may wish to make it clear that being single and without children does not mean that you have to abide by other people’s wishes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
In late September, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee warned that "the risk of a sharper correction persists," particularly if concerns about the pace of AI development or adoption hit earnings expectations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The global diesel shortage persists, leading to surging prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The system persists, but the system is fragile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Pleads and persists that there must be some waterway to the Gulf of California.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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