persist
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The group said it expects uncertainty to persist, not least in relation to the war in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The AI momentum trade has returned, with analysts suggesting it will persist, driving investments in chipmakers and hyperscalers.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Most of the impacts appear in the early stages of a project, during transmission line construction, but some persist during operation, the researchers found.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
There are signs the settled and warmer weather will persist into the bank holiday weekend.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
How lonely it must have been to live twenty-some years with such a disease, to persist without complaint as your body is slowly and inexorably consumed.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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