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
Its extinction in the Southeast had been accomplished — a triumphant demonstration of the worth of scientific creativity, aided by thorough basic research, persistence, and determination.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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