- present tense form of persist (3rd person singular).
persists
Example Sentences
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More than 90 percent of emperor penguin colonies could be near-extinct by 2100 if sea ice loss persists at its current rate.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The system persists, but the system is fragile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The bacterium still persists in natural rodent reservoirs in several regions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The judge cited testimony from investigator Scott Smith, who said soil contamination persists in East Palestine and that dioxins and other compounds found in August 2025 far exceed background levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
A dull, steady ache persists on the right side of his head, emanating from deep inside his skull.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
