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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Now, researchers have taken a fresh look at the club to see what its persistence says about us as a society.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This is why they’re often viewed as the anchors of the zodiac, providing stability and persistence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The adverse events related to older medications can lead to less patient persistence.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This is why they’re often viewed as the anchors of the zodiac, providing stability and persistence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence.
—Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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