Sentence examples for persisted in use from inspiring English sources

Here's to the Fisher space pen, an example of American ingenuity and simple, reliable good design that's persisted in use and pop culture for half a century.

The alternate name persisted in use for about 40 years, but had virtually disappeared from use (in favor of 'Texas') by the end of the century.

British cavalry officers, far more than their continental European counterparts, persisted in using and maintaining cavalry, believing that mounted troops would be useful for exploiting infantry breakthroughs, and under the right circumstances would be able to face machine guns.

President Bush persisted in using "our servicemen and women".

Romney persisted in using it after being told the football team was fictional.

For almost 40 years, Mr. Sandback persisted in using the simplest of means to create subtly complex perceptual effects.

They also, crucially, persisted in using the resources that the treaties had granted them; fishing did not become a hobby or a cultural artifact.

When Mr. Brennan persisted in using his own name, so began Brennan's v. Brennan in Federal District Court in Manhattan, a case in which expert witnesses were grilled about the differences between the Creole cuisine of Brennan's in New Orleans and the "straightforward American food" of Brennan's in New York.

Johnson persisted in using Davidson as a spinner, but it was not effective.

Europe adopted Krupp plate within five years, and only the United States persisted in using Harvey steel into the 20th century.

Another friend of ours, despite having given up the stupid hair-bandanas and lazy boyfriend years ago, still persisted in using those ear candles that are supposed to suck the wax out.