Although this is an American book, the same beliefs persist in Britain.

Nonetheless it is still occasionally seen today, especially in the least developed areas of the world where traditional beliefs persist.

Nevertheless, the belief that a person had come in from the side door still persisted in Harry's mind.

There were no improvements in the medical conditions of theses children but the belief persists.

But Clay said the belief persists in the thoroughbred business.

In this way the belief that you can make such changes persists.

Traditional religious beliefs, for example, persisted throughout the period of Inca rule.

Spirit worship was common and these beliefs persisted in rural areas until the latter half of the 20th century.

Christians must have difficulty in using the bible to speak to contemporary issues so long as this belief persists.

And if that belief persists, last week's surprising stock rally could have a considerable way to go.