From 1880-1884, the state persisted in its efforts at "detribalization".

The state had persisted for over three days now.

But if his vegetative state persisted, there was no alternative.

This state of affairs persisted until the 18th century.

The catatonic state had persisted for an unprecedented eight weeks after that.

In at least one of these subjects, the higher state persisted for three days and was an unforgettable experience.

I was, and am, no sailor, but still presumed that such a state of affairs could not persist for long.

But states of mind persisted in spite of common sense.

But there is a real possibility that a state of neither peace nor war could persist for a long time.

The former communist states persisted and eventually the above mentioned issues were cleared.