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persistence

Definition

  • noun: the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people
  • noun: the action or fact of 'persisting'
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: obstinacy, continuance, constancy

Examples

  • His 'persistence' in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.

  • He admired her dogged 'persistence' in pursuing the job.

  • The 'persistence of' the rash worried him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You don't know what you're doing. I thought you told me you boosted, like, six of these. Yeah. Boosted. It's not like he ever got one open. At least I got persistence. The law of averages, lucky number seven. - Don't listen to that skank. - Stop calling me that. I ain't no skank! (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6