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Yes, persist is playable

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"Persist" Definition

verb-intransitive

To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious.
To continue in existence; last: hostilities that have persisted for years.
To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.

verb

To go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning.
To remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position.
To be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (as a question or an opinion).
To continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time.

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