persist

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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

But given geopolitical and trade-policy risks, “there’s a material risk that Canada’s housing slump could persist for longer and lead to a deeper correction in prices,” Davenport said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

With those variables removed, the researchers could see whether the behavior would persist on its own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

However, if higher leakage rates persist, emissions level off around 2045 and only drop by about 50 percent by 2100.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 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