Sentence examples for had been persistent from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

had been steady

had been constant

had been insistent

had been ongoing

had been continual

The phrase "had been persistent" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when you are referring to something that happened continuously or kept happening over a period of time in the past. For example: "My friend had been persistent in his pursuit of a new career, so he was eventually able to make a successful transition."

Exact(23)

One-third of all prisoners had been persistent truants, with half having been excluded.

The Guardian

Several community-development groups and tenant organizations said he had been persistent and efficient.

The New York Times

There had been persistent speculation that Western Union could have been forced into bankruptcy- court refuge because of its debts.

The New York Times

The rain, which had been persistent for most of the day eased off 30 minutes before the start.

The Guardian - Sport

Her mother, Jasmine Morales, 19, whose account was reported yesterday by The Daily News, said there had been persistent problems with heat.

The New York Times

Marion Wynne, a lawyer who worked with Gu on the case in Mobile, Alabama, said she had been persistent and highly focused.

The Guardian

Similar(37)

Our culture values persistence and Bernie Sanders has been persistent.

Huffington Post

We have been persistent.

The Guardian

The electricity workers certainly have been persistent.

The New York Times

There have been persistent reports of torture.

The Economist

"That inflammatory impact has been persistent".

The New York Times

More suggestions(8)

had been stubborn

had been obstinate

had been unrelenting

had been sustained

had been relentless

had been chronic

had been frequent

had been enduring

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