Persist
Persist verb - To continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Work
Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Even now, rumors persist about other ways to control its evolution—since the name trick only works once—but none have been proven to work.
Source: Urban Legend of Zelda
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