Persists

Many studies since have refuted the idea of brainwashing, but the term persists in the American lexicon, leading Melton to conclude that while the public may believe brainwashing exists, the scientific community does not. ❋ Unknown (2004)

We lack the capacity, the power, the wisdom to do so, and so it baffles me why this new president at the beginning of his term persists in thinking that we can determine the fate of Afghanistan and Pakistan. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mr. MCGEE: Well, that's what you'd think and I think that's why the myth persists is that it seems commonsensical. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Because the platelet lacks the machinery for synthesis of new protein, inhibition by aspirin persists until new platelets are formed (several days). ❋ Unknown (2010)

If this sort of pain persists over several years, the anger and frustration will only grow, and the political consequences could well be tragic for our economic policy and thus for our economy. ❋ Ezra Klein (2010)

The reason why it persists is the same reason that I, as a man, have nipples. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The only reason this pointless, self-destructive race persists is Hillary Clinton. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In evolutionary terms, cheats should prosper, so how cooperation persists is puzzling. ❋ Unknown (2007)

One reason that this habit persists, is that in some families where family members challenge the values of the home, eating together becomes so disagreeable that it is more desireable to eat alone in peace. ❋ Unknown (2006)

One reason why the two-party system persists is that coalitions of unlike factions are required to build a majority, but those coalitions collapse over time. ❋ David (2006)

Ms PG, I tried to remove your comment and succeeded but I can't completely delete it- the name persists- sorry. if you know of a way to get it off please let me know ❋ Uknaija (2007)

For what ultimately persists is the difficultyindeed, the seeming impossibilityof the neat integration of realms or levels of experience, thought, and action. ❋ Unknown (2003)

What persists is Edgar's innate goodness, his belief in the redeeming power of language, and his determination to find and forgive the man who almost killed him. ❋ Unknown (2001)

The green rooms for TV guests and other reception areas are without the color at times, but the name persists and seems traceable to London theater and the notion that green calms nerves. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Both of the statements “quoted” by MY may be true, but the reason the conflict persists is that there is no rationality for either side to believe the other side’s version of the statement is true. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A strong positive correlation persists -- in other words, precincts and wards that voted for Michael A. ❋ Mike DeBonis (2010)

Instead, the notion persists that an extra trillion in federal spending can be converted from "irresponsible'' to "responsible'' as long as it's accompanied by an extra trillion in tax hikes. ❋ Steven E. Landsburg (2011)

Nevertheless, the name persists, although there is the alternative of hypophysis cerebri. (hy-pofth-sis cehrAih-bree; "undergrowth of the brain" G}, or simply hypophysis. ❋ Asimov, Isaac (1963)

Especially in Silicon Valley, the idea persists that legitimate competition involves an engineering staff rather than the legal department. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I hope [that dude's] persistence pays off and [Miss] [McDonald] goes out with him. ❋ I.m. Urbanized (2016)

after 3 years, [that dude's] persistence finally paid off with miss [mcdonald]. he wore her down and now she iloves the "[mantention]" he gives her. boom !! ❋ I.m. Urbanized (2017)

that dude sure must like miss [mcdonald]. he keeps going after her even after being [blown off] [multiple times]. i hope his persistence eventually pays off !! ❋ I.m. Urbanized (2016)

[Erich], being persistent is not your [forte]. You [give in] too easily. ❋ Never Gives Up (2011)

"[rain] will persistently [affect] many [areas]" ❋ Benter (2013)

Message-Persistance is where I [store] my [messages]. ❋ PatteDaKing (2019)

He was so [persistant] He was so [persistent] ❋ Qwebf (2010)

"Matt H., If I were to [look up] persistent in [the dictionary] I would [find your] name!" ❋ Matt Y. H (2008)

"[the minority] of [drivers] who persist in drinking" continue to exist; be [prolonged]. ❋ Nikkinicole420 (2017)

[First cousin]: hay what are you doing ? [Second cousin]: you know ...[PERSISTENCE]! ❋ Pilataxi (2013)