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persistent

[per-sis-tuhnt, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs tənt, -ˈzɪs- /


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Gold’s structural characteristics continue to make it an effective hedge against sovereign risk, persistent inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty, while central bank buying should provide long-term support to gold prices, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

This is normally a good thing when it is roused to fight infection but also causes inflammation in the body which if persistent is associated with heart disease.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Kyle Clark, an anchorman on Denver’s 9News, asked the candidate in a persistent and revealing sit-down interview.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

A widely available antidepressant may provide meaningful relief for people experiencing persistent fatigue from long COVID, according to a global clinical trial co-led by McMaster University.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

“You know how persistent he can be when he wants something.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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