Their persistent attacks finally forced Alvinczi to withdraw on the third day.
But if nothing else, the persistent attacks and casualties have forced the administration to acknowledge the difficulties ahead.
The city and the area around it have also been the scene of persistent attacks on American forces and Iraqi police officers.
Hezbollah's persistent attacks are widely credited here with forcing Israel to withdraw that year.
Because the Vikings lack a persistent running attack, teams are focusing on stopping the two great wideouts.
But other military officials say the persistent attacks on American and British troops will make force cuts difficult.
Whatever that plan is, it must be one full of physical and persistent attack when the ball comes Plummer's way.
Eventually the persistent, unpredictable attacks forced her to give up her job as a piano teacher.
Like hornets, he said, yellow jackets will mount a coordinated, persistent attack upon their victim.
The case of the optimists is under persistent attack.