persisted
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The pattern persisted until artificial light changed the economics of the night: gas lamps began lighting London's streets in 1807, people stayed up later, the gap between the two sleeps narrowed and eventually closed.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
According to his analysis, this group may have persisted for around 35 million years.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
These conditions have persisted for months in the past, and the index has continued to climb.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The fire, however, was only 31% contained as of Monday, and was expected to continue to see flare-ups as hot and windy conditions persisted, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
From the Pilgrims to the founders of the United States and continuing to the present day, the idea of a covenant involving people and God has persisted.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
