| word | persist |
|---|---|
| part_of_speech | verb |
| e.g. | Why does Britain persist in running down its defence forces? |
| usage | ~ (in sth/in doing sth) | ~ (with sth) |
| explanation | to continue to do sth despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable |
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