persistent
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The currency has strengthened in recent sessions, snapping a run of persistent weakness despite historic Japan-U.S. intervention in the foreign-exchange market—an operation backed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Since the 1990s, the relatively low cost of used Simson scooters, along with their stylish retro look and simple mechanics, have kept them a persistent favourite for tinkerers and hobbyists.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Researchers classified people as having persistent low income if they fell within the bottom 20% of the group at least twice.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Staying out in the persistent drizzle was a sign of how desperate she had become to iron out the major flaw in her game.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
But Manny was persistent, said she could paint anything she wanted, said he’d set up a scaffolding.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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