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persist

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


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And problems that have plagued the industry persist despite highly publicized enforcement efforts by the state and federal government, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

So, for this to be meaningfully bullish to the SPX chart, we want to see the upside breakout persist from here.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The IMF cut its global economic growth forecast for this year to 3.1% if the Iran conflict is short, or 2% if energy disruptions persist.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Questions also persist about the valuations in those funds, even if they haven’t become as acute as those facing private credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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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