persistently
adverb/pərˈsɪstəntli/
Frequency rank: #12,434 most common English word
Meaning
In a way that continues firmly despite difficulty or opposition; repeatedly and without giving up.
Example sentence
She persistently asked her manager for feedback until she finally received a response.
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