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persist

[per-sist, -zist] / pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst /


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Lower temperatures will persist into Thursday as a large area of rain moves in from the west across many parts of the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Some economists say the weakness could persist due to uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Chey also reiterated his prediction that memory shortages could persist until 2030, with chip factories taking at least three years to build.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“You think we solved everything, Cady, but I think it was—” “We’re here,” I persist.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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