persisting
/pərˈsɪstɪŋ/
adjective
- Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.
- Her persisting efforts finally paid off when she got the job.
- Despite the setbacks, his persisting attitude inspired the whole team.
- The persisting student asked the teacher for extra help until she understood the concept.
- Continuing to exist or happen for a long time; enduring.
- The persisting drought caused severe water shortages.
- The persisting pain in his knee made it hard to walk.
- There is a persisting rumor that the company will be sold.
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verb
- Present participle of persist: continuing firmly or existing for a long time.
- He kept persisting in asking questions until he got an answer.
- The rain is persisting all day, so we'll stay indoors.
- She is persisting with her plan despite the criticism.