Without these advances in civil liberties, we would today be much weaker in the face of persistent attempts to resurrect theocracy, trivialize religion, and impose orthodoxy in our schools. (edweek.org)
The figures have not been made public despite persistent attempts by experts and requests from members in the House of Lords. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Barack Obama was certainly not immune, particularly since his background set him up for persistent attempts to identify him as «other.» (epolitics.com)