Sentence examples for first persisted from inspiring English sources

The Swiss at first persisted in declaring that the rebels must be brought to trial.

During acute infection, antibodies to phase II antigens are detected first; persisting high levels of antibodies to phase II, and especially phase I antigens, are indicative of chronic Q fever (13 ).

Only one-third persisted with the intervention.

Second, persisting in this will only widen the gulf between America and the Muslim world because such conspiracy theories are based on a total misunderstanding of America.

The old "spending first, reform second" hierarchy persisted.

The second theme, against which the first persists as a counterpoint, is stated "on" rather than "in" the dominant; that is, its harmonies suggest the dominant key, but remain part of the home, or tonic, key.

The guideline set during the first session persisted over time and influenced food intake during the second session, while differences between normal- and overweight children became insignificant.

"These ones have special powers," the first voice persisted.

At first he persisted and after prolonged bed rest even learned to walk again.

Neurolysis of the right median nerve did not prove effective as widespread dysesthesia across the hand, weakness and reduced dexterity were still present after the procedure, and pain at the first digit persisted.

The loss of the first toe on the front foot led to the four-toed condition common in the Eocene; the fifth digit persisted, although it was somewhat weak.