persist
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None of this is news, but on the 50th anniversary of the death penalty’s reinstatement in the United States, it is worth reflecting on why those problems persist.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Some economists say the weakness could persist due to uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
This allows some pathogens to persist longer in drinking water systems and potentially spread more effectively.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday brushed off suggestions that President Donald Trump was regularly dozing off during Cabinet meetings, as questions persist over the health of the oldest US president ever inaugurated.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The nun would persist, ‘Richard, stand up. Don’t look at the floor. Speak up. Speak to the entire class, not just to me!’
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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