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
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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Markets expect the uncertainty of tariffs and the persistence of inflation will keep the Fed on the sidelines until at least June, with a likelihood of two or three total rate cuts this year.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Thus, the reason behind an individual tariff affects the magnitude, timing, and likelihood or persistence of its impacts.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Like Salt Typhoon, this group is highly proficient in cloud exploitation, using lateral movement techniques to transition from on-premises to cloud environments, maintain persistence and rapidly exfiltrate data.
—Chris McHenry, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The persistence of high egg prices after his inauguration drew criticism from many Democratic figures, who sought to turn it into a rallying cry.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Thus, the reason behind an individual tariff affects the magnitude, timing, and likelihood or persistence of its impacts.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Like Salt Typhoon, this group is highly proficient in cloud exploitation, using lateral movement techniques to transition from on-premises to cloud environments, maintain persistence and rapidly exfiltrate data.
—Chris McHenry, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The persistence of high egg prices after his inauguration drew criticism from many Democratic figures, who sought to turn it into a rallying cry.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persistence
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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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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