persist in something
persist with something

The routine was to persist for several days with little change.

Since 1952 the practice has persisted with each passing year.

And when you're having a bad day, remember to persist with healthy management of your condition.

"Maybe after you finally catch Smith," he persisted with his point.

I cannot really see why there is a need to persist with this, as, in my view, the matter seems to be perfectly clear.

To me, this seems to be proof that our decision to persist with political pressure was the right one.

I should therefore be grateful if Members would not persist with this issue.

"It's an image that has persisted with me for many years," he said.

Talamon knew him well enough not to persist with further questions.

In the history of life, new species often appear suddenly and then persist with little change until they go extinct.