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persistence

[per-sis-tuhns, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- /


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The persistence of wholesale inflation in late 2025 ran counter to a more benign report on consumer prices for December published this week.

From MarketWatch

The cost of wholesale goods and services rose during the government shutdown and showed the persistence of inflation pressures in the guts of the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch

“That persistence helps explain why consumer sentiment remains weak even as inflation has cooled,” Williams said.

From MarketWatch

The opportunity for everyday folks to enhance their lives and work with AI has never been greater, but it can take experimentation and persistence.

From The Wall Street Journal

China has shown patience and persistence in wooing South America.

From BBC