persistence
Example Sentences
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"The persistence of the clinical effects… is not consistent with the typical agents used for crowd dispersal, such as CS," he said.
From BBC
Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, it’s dry and well-balanced, with a bright but not overly assertive acidity, deft minerality and pleasingly delicate persistence in the mouth.
“Consumers remain frustrated about the persistence of high prices and weakening incomes,” said Joanne Hsu, director of the university’s Surveys of Consumers, in commentary about the index on the school’s website.
From MarketWatch
It’s really been the persistence of the survivors, saying people really need to look at this.
From Salon
The 26-year-old's progress came through persistence rather than immediate results, and she now inspires visually impaired girls in her village to play sports.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
