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persistent

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﹒Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

﹒Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

Examples

﹒The persistent rain caused the river to overflow its banks.

﹒She was persistent in her efforts to learn the piano despite the difficulty.

﹒A persistent cough can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue.

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