﹒To continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
﹒To continue to exist; to endure or remain in effect.
﹒If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, you should consult a doctor.
﹒Despite the many obstacles she faced, she continued to persist in her efforts to finish the project.
﹒The heavy rain is expected to persist throughout the entire weekend.
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