Persistent and determined (8)

I believe the answer is:

stubborn

(Other definitions for stubborn that I've seen before include "Obstinate, mulish" , "Wilful" , "small boat in Loire, good for going around river" , "Resistant to change" , "Obstinate, tenacious" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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