Contrary to persistent myth, Hoover was an activist. Steve Forbes, Forbes, 30 June 2008The high-water mark of such truckling might be the publication of the Cato Institute report "America's Record Trade Deficit: A Symbol of Strength." Freedom had become slavery; persistent deficits had become economic power. Eric Janszen, Harper's, February 2008The silence started from your end just about the time you said good-bye to dear St. Elizabeth and it has been constant and persistent ever since. Archibald Macleish, letter, 11 July 1959 We were nagged by a persistent salesman. He is one of the government's most persistent critics. She has been persistent in pursuing the job. He has been fighting a persistent cold. Flooding has been a persistent problem in the area this year. Persistent rumors that the business is for sale have alarmed the staff.See More
Recent Examples on the WebPeople can have shortness of breath on exertion for many reasons, including lung problems, anemia, lack of exercise or persistent symptoms after COVID infection. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 The statistics highlight persistent disparities that are playing out across Los Angeles. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The relationship is complicated: Infections can prompt autoimmunity, and preexisting autoimmunity can predispose a person to more serious infections or more persistent symptoms, which can lead to the accumulation of health issues over a lifetime. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 The guidelines noted that persistent racial and ethnic disparities exist for infants’ risk of death. Dan Hurley, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 The guidelines noted that persistent racial and ethnic disparities exist for infants’ risk of death. Dan Hurley, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Inequities in housing and food insecurity, access to insurance, and bias and stigma in medical care contribute to persistent racial and ethnic disparities in HIV incidence rates, engagement in care and viral suppression. David Malebranche, Scientific American, 1 June 2022 Within the data lies persistent and stark racial disparities, and historically, Medicaid has paid for a greater share of Hispanic, African American, and American Indian and Alaska Native women’s births compared to private coverage. Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 31 May 2022 Another reason for persistent disparities in deaths was lower vaccination rates.New York Times, 14 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Latin persistent-, persistens, present participle of persistere — see persist