persistence
Example Sentences
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We cannot rely, however, only on the genius and persistence of dissidents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
For Owens, the arc is less about vindication than persistence.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
“The risks to the labor market and inflation both tilt in unfavorable directions, that is, toward a weaker labor market and a greater persistence of above-target inflation,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
One reason, Europe’s grandees increasingly agree, is the persistence of 27 separate regulatory frameworks for issuing and buying securities.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
These kids had just spent an hour telling me stories that were tragic and unsettling, but I reminded them that those same stories also showed their persistence, self-reliance, and ability to overcome.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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Where the Red Fern Grows
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