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persistent

Definition

  • adjective: continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop
  • adjective: existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously
  • synonyms: abiding, accordant, adherent

Examples

  • Flooding has been a 'persistent' problem in the area this year.

  • He is one of the government's most 'persistent' critics.

  • He has been fighting a 'persistent' cold/infection.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What brings you in here, father. Meat raffle? No, I just came down to talk Walt if that's ok. Damn, padre. You are persistent, aren't you? I promised your wife. All right, let's get booze. I'll have Pabst and a shot of Jack. And whatever he's having. I'll have a Diet Coke. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino