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persist in examining
[/pərˈsɪst ɪn ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/]
verb phrase
persistir em examinar
1.
to continue investigating or inspecting something with determination despite difficulties or obstacles
The detective decided to persist in examining the crime scene for additional evidence.
O detetive decidiu persistir em examinar a cena do crime para procurar evidências adicionais.
2.
to keep on scrutinizing or studying a subject matter with sustained effort
Scientists persist in examining the data to understand the phenomenon better.
Os cientistas persistem em examinar os dados para compreender melhor o fenômeno.
Synonyms
continue investigating
keep examining
maintain scrutiny
persevere in studying
sustain inquiry
Antonyms
abandon examination
cease inspecting
stop investigating
give up scrutiny
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
persistir em examinar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
persistir em examinar
formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
persistir a examinar
alternative preposition 'a' instead of 'em' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave no stone unturned
get to the bottom of something
keep digging
stick with it
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