persist

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These impact-driven systems can persist for thousands to tens of thousands of years, providing enough time for simple molecules to combine into more complex structures that could eventually lead to life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Waste management and public concerns regarding the safety of nuclear energy persist.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Talks about the potential end of the conflict led stocks to rise Tuesday, but it remains unclear whether higher food prices could persist for months or longer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

One member warned that the bank may be forced to speed up the pace of interest-rate hikes if geopolitical risks persist, the summary showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He knew that cultural legacies matter—that they are powerful and pervasive and that they persist, long after their original usefulness has passed.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell