With lots of persistence and discipline, he managed to get the pounds off and now he's under 400 pounds for the first time in more than two decades. (fitnessandpower.com)
There's a little bit of luck involved, and a whole lot of persistence. (writerunboxed.com)
The breeds that were designed to work independently of man and those that were developed to guard livestock or kill vermin require lots of persistence and firmness for training while those that work closely with their owners are easier to teach. (canismajor.com)