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perseveringly

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per·se·vere  (pûrs-vîr)
intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres
To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.
[Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevrre, from persevrus, very serious : per-, per- + sevrus, severe; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]
perse·vering·ly adv.
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Adv.1.perseveringly - with perseverance
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Still less could Levin say that he was a knave, as Sviazhsky was unmistakably an honest, good-hearted, sensible man, who worked good-humoredly, keenly, and perseveringly at his work; he was held in high honor by everyone about him, and certainly he had never consciously done, and was indeed incapable of doing, anything base.
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She had previously made a respectful virgin-like curtsey to the gentleman, and her modest eyes gazed so perseveringly on the carpet that it was a wonder how she should have found an opportunity to see him.
Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace View in context
Good gracious bless me, how my poor head is vexed and worried by that girl Jupe's so perseveringly asking, over and over again, about her tiresome letters
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