persistence
Example Sentences
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Third is the persistence of unusual experiences, such as near-death experiences, mystical states, or episodes of terminal lucidity, which do not fit neatly into existing scientific frameworks.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
But "the persistence of threats to critical Iranian infrastructure keeps escalation risks elevated, with no credible de-escalation path in sight", Chan said.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
For Owens, the arc is less about vindication than persistence.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
If not for the persistence of Louis Béroud, it might have been days.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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