Both Uses of
persist
in
The Age of Innocence
- Beaufort's fortune was substantial enough to stand the strain; and yet the disquieting rumours persisted, not only in Fifth Avenue but in Wall Street.†
Chpt 21 *
- He felt that Miss Blenker was losing interest in him, though her smile persisted.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(persist) to continue -- often despite difficulty