"Luck is simply the end result of a consistent, persistent effort towards a meaningful goal."

As a result of the war, Russia was denied access to the sea for about a century, despite its persistent efforts to reverse the situation.

The overall growth in the literacy rate has been possible due to the persistent efforts of the state government.

The statement said Russia had made "persistent efforts" to stop the fighting.

Her persistent efforts at ensnaring him were beginning to bore Charles.

Norton writes of persistent efforts by conservatives to silence the left.

It will take time and persistent effort to liberalize Nicaragua's politics.

She wanted to change things, and she knew that doing so required persistent effort.

But most of his persistent effort came from the outside, where the shots never began to fall.

We must make persistent efforts for a long time to come.