persistent
Example Sentences
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Ten-year-old Francesca has a persistent cough and struggles to swallow.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Effectively competing is expensive, requiring persistent participation in spectrum auctions and constant investments in network competitiveness.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
“For the ‘Burnham bounce’ to be sustainable and boost consumer confidence, it will require consistent delivery by the refreshed U.K. government against deep cost-of-living challenges and persistent low economic growth,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
During a meeting Wednesday between Wang and Philippine counterpart Theresa Lazaro, China's top diplomat noted "persistent difficulties and challenges in recent years" facing relations, according to a statement by Beijing's foreign ministry.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
It didn’t take long for him to figure out why it was so cold, why a persistent wind cut through his jacket and smacked him across the face.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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