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
"I think it's possible that if fuel prices persist at this level, you may see some upward pressure on average retail prices," Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said on a conference call with analysts.
From Barron's • May 21, 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
That peaceful relationship was able to persist because hummingbirds don’t count on us to spread their babies or to offer our bodies for food.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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