PERSISTENCE in a Sentence
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184 example sentences for PERSISTENCE, such as:
1. You see that I have persistence.
2. Look at his persistence and endurance.
3. Energy and persistence conquer all things.
4. He persisted in his refusal to admit responsibility.
5. The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.
2. Look at his persistence and endurance.
3. Energy and persistence conquer all things.
4. He persisted in his refusal to admit responsibility.
5. The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.
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Meanings and Examples of PERSISTENCE
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persistence
n. the property of a continuous and connected period of time
n. persistent determination
Classic Sentence: (137 in 10 pages)
1 It was not at all the "artist's studio" of which, because of its persistence in fiction, she had dreamed.
2 Her "condition" was in no way apparent, and no one would have known a thing about it but for her persistence in making it the subject of conversation.
3 The persistence of the infatuation lent it an aspect of genuineness.
4 You see that I have persistence.
5 The district-attorney's persistence was visibly at variance with the sentiments of every one, of the public, of the court, and of the jury.
6 We repeat, that this auscultation brings encouragement; it is by this persistence in encouragement that we wish to conclude these pages, an austere interlude in a mournful drama.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 7: CHAPTER IV—THE TWO DUTIES: TO WATCH AND TO HOPE
Context Highlight In BOOK 7: CHAPTER IV—THE TWO DUTIES: TO WATCH AND TO HOPE
7 He arrived at this end by his persistence in accusation.
8 But, as we have said, d'Artagnan paid no attention to this persistence of poor Kitty.
9 Nikolai Petrovitch made no answer, while inwardly he marvelled at the persistence of old passions in man.
10 He saw in him a remarkable, clear-thinking man of vast intellect who by his energy and persistence had attained power, which he was using solely for the welfare of Russia.
11 But more and more often, and with greater persistence, he watched her.
12 It is not a passionate quarrel that would have broken my heart; it is the steady opposition and persistence in going wrong that he has shown.
Return of the Native By Thomas Hardy
Context Highlight In BOOK 3: 6 Yeobright Goes, and the Breach Is Complete
Context Highlight In BOOK 3: 6 Yeobright Goes, and the Breach Is Complete
13 Look at his persistence and endurance.
14 The disappointment and impatience of the Negroes at the persistence of slavery and serfdom voiced itself in two movements.
15 "That girl that's coming told me she was used to a house where they had a furnace," Zeena persisted with the same monotonous mildness.
Example Sentence: (47 in 4 pages)
1 Her persistence and enthusiasm have helped the group to achieve its international success.
2 Although patience and persistence is a painful thing, but it can gradually bring you the benefits.
3 Although patience and persistence is a painful thing, but it can gradually bring you good.
4 A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure will turn to glorious success.
5 Energy and persistence conquer all things.
6 My persistence in demanding my rights finally paid off.
7 Tell you that I reach the goal of the mystery, I only power is my persistence spirit.
8 Her persistence paid off when she was offered the job of manager.
9 Give up is completely lost, persistence will have at least a glimmer of hope.
10 Someone who lacks staying power and persistence is unlikely to make a good researcher.
11 Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
12 The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.
13 You may not like him, but you have got to admire his persistence.
14 He conceded that even with persistence and good fortune, it would take at least two generations for Asia to match European levels of cooperation.
15 He persisted in his refusal to admit responsibility.