From 1880-1884, the state persisted in its efforts at "detribalization".

Nevertheless, I shall still persist in my efforts to solve this intriguing cipher.

A stubborn enemy persisted in his efforts to clear it.

Nevertheless, he persisted in his efforts and the film was made and released.

If you persist in your efforts, you can achieve dream control.

She persisted in her efforts to convince.

He persisted in his efforts all the same.

Yet, publicly, he persisted in his efforts to mark me as a separatist and so a traitor.

Scientists and entrepreneurs will persist in their efforts to combat aging as well as disease, with and without government support.

We must persist in our efforts, for it is the people of the Middle East who are at stake.