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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But that persistence and learning became the foundation of my organization.
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Perhaps many in Atlanta found the two sides embodied the city’s rich Black history, which was forged in persistence.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But that persistence and learning became the foundation of my organization.
—
Mikhail Shneyder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The company said this approach extends detection range and improves tracking persistence in demanding operating conditions.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Perhaps many in Atlanta found the two sides embodied the city’s rich Black history, which was forged in persistence.
—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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