chronic
Example Sentences
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Strauss figures earnings can double by the end of the decade, driven by chronic undersupply of new planes, despite rising oil prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The pair were already showing “very chronic stress behavior” in L.A.,
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
While its guidance focuses on heart health, the group’s report said its diet recommendations can also can help reduce the risk of other chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The typical Truemed user is between 35 and 50 years old and is trying to address at least one chronic condition using lifestyle interventions like exercise before getting a prescription, Mare noted.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
As far as I can figure, my coworkers’ neediness—because that’s what it is—stems from chronic deprivation.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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