persisted
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Slavery persisted across a large swath of the US until the end of the Civil War in 1865, and photos of Blacks from that time -- even from free, northern states -- are relatively rare.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
This also has important implications for understanding whether large ice masses in Tibet persisted as the planet emerged from the last glacial period.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
My own 2011 study of investment bankers found that new hires underperformed internally promoted employees, and that this gap persisted for a couple of years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Concerns have however persisted after the two passengers tested positive after passing through Uganda's Entebbe airport on the same day.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The headaches persisted, and Mother’s memory was erratic.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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