persist in
Example Sentences
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It allows dangerous microbes to persist in drinking water systems and potentially spread more easily.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
What will be the ripple effects if global helium shortages persist in the long term?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“As we’ve seen over the last couple of years, there’s been wavering confidence that demand will persist in the long run, causing the market to selloff.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
The challenges from his learning disorder persist in his work at the state Capitol.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Other boys occasionally expressed an interest in joining us, but Billy was the first one who took it upon himself to persist in asking.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
