persistent
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Still, Yu cautioned that China faces an uncertain external environment, alongside a persistent domestic imbalance of strong supply and weak demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Far less certain, however, is Warsh’s ability to realize his ambitious agenda, given persistent inflation, rising oil prices, and the increasingly hawkish tilt of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed’s policy-setting arm.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
There is a persistent belief in certain corners of the tech world that complex social problems can be eliminated through computation.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
But economists have warned persistent energy shocks might have already scarred consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
In the distance, Annabeth heard shrieks, screams, and a persistent boom, boom, boom that was too fast to be the heartbeat in the ground—more like something large and heavy, running at full speed.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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