persistence (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪstəns/
Definition
The quality of continuing to try to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Examples
Her persistence in applying for jobs finally paid off when she received an offer.
The team's persistence in training allowed them to win the championship.
With great persistence, he managed to learn three new languages in a single year.
How to Use persistence
- persistence in (prepositional phrase)
- Continuing to do something or to try to do something in a particular area or activity. — "Her persistence in her studies led to excellent grades."
- persistence with (prepositional phrase)
- Continuing to do something or to try to do something with a specific task or object. — "The team's persistence with the difficult problem eventually led to a solution."
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