How to use "persistent" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "persistent" in popular movie and book plots

  • He makes persistent sexual advances that are unwelcome, so Buffy slams his head against the steering wheel.  - Go Fish (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Regina discovers the Third Energy data at the silo, but is confronted by the persistent Tyrannosaurus.  - Dino Crisis 2
  • Rod decides to give the persistent Carlo a job as a pool salesman.  - Don't Make Waves
  • Pete appears as a persistent enemy who works with the resurrected Maleficent.  - Kingdom Hearts II
  • Tom vehemently denies this, but Fogarty remains persistent and begins to stalk the Stall family.  - A History of Violence
  • However, her persistent denial causes her mother to run away.  - Rosetta (film)
  • Later, Sex Bob-omb prepares for a show despite having had no rehearsals due to Stephen's persistent but fruitless recording with Joseph.  - Scott Pilgrim
  • Nonetheless, Bart is persistent and continues to pursue his daredevil interest by jumping over a swimming pool and Homer on his hammock.  - Bart the Daredevil
  • Yesterday is plagued by a persistent cough and feelings of weakness.  - Yesterday (2004 film)
  • Picard meanwhile is suffering from persistent headaches and seeks the help of Doctor Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden).  - The Battle (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • He then recruits Shell and the persistent Lukey, who have separately converged on the bar, to take Johnny away in a cab.  - Odd Man Out
  • Beautiful, clever, and rational, she easily attracts four very persistent suitors (Mr.  - The Hand of Ethelberta
  • Kunta, in a persistent struggle to become free again, makes several unsuccessful attempts to escape.  - Roots (1977 miniseries)
  • Over a persistent ticking sound, Jon introduces himself: “The sound you are hearing is not a technical problem.  - Tick, Tick... Boom!
  • She is also pursued by the shy but persistent Jeff (Peter Stormare), who also works at the factory.  - Dancer in the Dark
  • Lillian's career suffers as a result of her persistent alcoholism, and she spends all her money without booking new shows.  - I'll Cry Tomorrow

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