persist
verbTo continue in an action or remain in existence despite difficulty or the passage of time.
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Clear all filtersTo continue in an action or remain in existence despite difficulty or the passage of time.
Deliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.
Deliberately contrary
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A difficult or awkward situation.
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