persistence
Example Sentences
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The persistence of the rain has led to the flooding many parts of the UK have experienced.
From BBC
“The magnitude, persistence, and breadth of buying activity have materially exceeded prior peaks, underscoring retail’s role as a primary source of incremental demand in early 2026,” he told clients on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch
Powell’s counterpoint is that while those possibilities are incorporated into the Fed’s projections, their magnitude and persistence remain uncertain.
From Barron's
But they may also recognise something more enduring: the persistence of the very systems the film gently mocks.
From BBC
It's a tale of never giving up, of character, unwavering self-belief and persistence, but also a warning for teams not to write a quarterback off too soon.
From BBC
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