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as in persevered
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Recent Examples of persisted
The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Importantly, those improvements persisted even after the stimulation was switched off.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Yet even as the case wound its way through federal court, concerns at the prison persisted.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Hiring has persisted at a solid pace; meanwhile, the unemployment rate has climbed but remains near a 50-year low.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, said this trend has persisted over the last decade as millennials have changed their priorities toward family and long-term financial stability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, economic growth has persisted, driven by steady consumer spending and ongoing hiring by employers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But Villeneuve persisted, working with his team to redefine what was possible.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The trend has persisted despite successive governments investing over $200 billion in 16 years into policies such as cash incentives, fertility treatment subsidies and childcare services.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Importantly, those improvements persisted even after the stimulation was switched off.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Yet even as the case wound its way through federal court, concerns at the prison persisted.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Hiring has persisted at a solid pace; meanwhile, the unemployment rate has climbed but remains near a 50-year low.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, said this trend has persisted over the last decade as millennials have changed their priorities toward family and long-term financial stability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, economic growth has persisted, driven by steady consumer spending and ongoing hiring by employers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But Villeneuve persisted, working with his team to redefine what was possible.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The trend has persisted despite successive governments investing over $200 billion in 16 years into policies such as cash incentives, fertility treatment subsidies and childcare services.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persisted
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Still, Tennessee persevered and found answers.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy, who declined to be interviewed for this article, has persevered over the course of a life frequently turned upside down by tragedy.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Government officials who have remained in Damascus after Assad fled, including Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali, have met with the rebels to discuss the power transfer.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The numbers dipped in 2023 and have continued to drop monthly throughout 2024.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bird flu has continued to spread in wild birds, poultry and dairy cattle around the United States since spring.Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those votes came after the board heard from 60 parents, teachers and community members during a public hearing that lasted more than two hours.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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The season lasted 13 episodes over two-and-a-half weeks, finishing with a Marissa Jaret Winokur victory over fellow finalist Ross Matthews.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Persisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persisted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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