persist

Example Sentences

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They also accuse the authority's management of showing an unwillingness to resolve labour disputes that have persisted for more than a decade.

From BBC

That note of solidarity has persisted despite wider tensions.

From BBC

Healing is impossible when threats persist and essential services remain collapsed.

From Los Angeles Times

Although his second broken back came in a skeleton run he persisted and it yielded two world championships and an overall World Cup title.

From Barron's

They also cautioned about disinflation in rents persisting.

From Barron's