Collocations for "persistent"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "persistent" in context.
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persistent
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a persistent [lack, shortage, shortfall] (of)
- is a persistent [problem, concern, worry]
- persistent [showers, rain] in
- suffering from persistent [aches, pain]
- made persistent [attempts, efforts] to (succeed)
- was persistent with her [work, questions]
- [face, field] persistent questions on
- is in persistent demand
- came under persistent [attacks, criticism]
- stop persistent [misuse, abuse] of
- persistent or [recurring, severe]
- one of the most persistent [problems]
- have to be persistent if you want to
'persistent' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):