What does persist in mean?
Definitions for persist in
per·sist in
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Princeton's WordNet
continue, persist inverb
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
"We continued our research into the cause of the illness"; "The landlord persists in asking us to move"
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persist in
To "persist in" generally means to continue steadfastly or firmly in a course of action, pursuit, or attitude, despite of difficulty, opposition, or failure. It refers to remaining constant and unyielding in doing something or maintaining a particular behavior, even when it is challenging or others are trying to dissuade you.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of persist in in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of persist in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of persist in in a Sentence
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:
I also ask anyone who suspects a friend or loved one may be the victim of abuse to persist in helping them escape a potentially deadly situation.
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.
No mans error becomes his own Law; nor obliges him to persist in it.
There is no good reason to allow this legal authority to persist in case another reckless Commander-in-Chief tries the same trick in the future.
Uncertainty over the level of taxation for the agriculture industry will thus likely persist in the short-to-medium term.
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