<entry> <head>persistent</head> <pr>pərˈsɪstənt</pr> <pos>adj</pos> <def>1. continuing to do something despite difficulty</def> <ex>She was persistent and finally got the job.</ex> <def>2. lasting for a long time</def> <ex>a persistent cough</ex> <syn>tenacious; determined</syn> </entry>

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<entry> <head>persistent</head> <pr>pərˈsɪstənt</pr> <pos>adj</pos> <def>1. continuing to do something despite difficulty</def> <ex>She was persistent and finally got the job.</ex> <def>2. lasting for a long time</def> <ex>a persistent cough</ex> <syn>tenacious; determined</syn> </entry>