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persist

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


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In its 4Q FY 2026 earnings call, management highlighted expectations of a stable demand environment in FY 2027, though margin headwinds are expected to persist, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In our 2026 economic outlook, we warned that recession fears could persist alongside rising prices.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Momentum investing is built around buying stocks that have already been rising, on the view that strong trends in the market typically persist for a time.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

“Some customers may struggle to view the Luce as a true Ferrari, and the social media backlash will likely persist, but that may not matter for the investment case.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

If the stereo-type was false, why did it persist?

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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