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What does persist mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word persist? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive) To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
  2. (intransitive) To repeat an utterance.
  3. (intransitive) To continue to exist.
  4. (computing) To cause to persist; make permanent.
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The skin lesions are nonpalpable macules that may persist for months to years and are typically asymptomatic except for the cosmetic appearance.
It is striking how resiliently such ideas persist in the face of inconsistent evidence.
Since most pesticides are not biodegradable, once they enter the food chain they persist in plant or animal bodies.
While it can be effectively treated with antibiotics, depression and listlessness can persist for some time.
These patterns are expected if multiple gene lineages persist in both species since the time of speciation.
In my view, his condition will persist while he remains in conflict with the Force as his antipathy is now so deep-seated and consuming.

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