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
“Economic problems persist in any scenario, but escalation is worse,” Alston notes, adding that the cost to the global economy would be steep.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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
Her English is as rubbish as my French, but though we persist in thoroughly mangling both languages, we understand each other pretty well.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
