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Definition
continuing — especially despite difficulties or opposition
- Thus the morning had been made heavy to Maggie, and Tom's persistent coldness to her all through their walk spoiled the fresh air and sunshine for her.1.9 -- Book 1 Chapter 9 -- To Garum Firs (17% in)
- Maggie sickened under this suspense, and her imagination began to live more and more persistently in what Philip was enduring.7.3 -- Book 7 Chapter 3 -- Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable…. (56% in)
There are no more uses of "persistent" in The Mill on the Floss.
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