persist

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It added Delta was “well positioned to navigate the current environment,” and that it will stay flexible with its capacity if elevated fuel prices persist.

From Barron's • 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

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

It is music that shall be heard as long as there are goblins to play it, as long as warts and pointy ears persist on this earth.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin