Answer: persists

AnswerCrossword Clue
PERSISTSHangs on.
persistsContinue to exist; be prolonged
persistsContinue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure
persistsPERSIST, to continue resolutely
PERSISTSIs determined
PERSISTSContinues against all odds
PERSISTSHangs on
PERSISTSBecomes stubborn.
PERSISTSContinues.
PERSISTSKeeps trying
PERSISTSContinues firmly.
PERSISTSKeeps going
PERSISTSWon't give up
PERSISTSDoesn't give up
PERSISTSDoesn't take no for an answer
PERSISTSContinues
PERSISTSLingers