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persistence

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


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What stands out from the Crown narrative is Murrell's persistence, his cynicism and his devious tactics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But what made this summer's episode unusual was its persistence.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He based the upgrade on an “increasing conviction” in a rising class of cancer medication that simultaneously targets immune evasion and blood supply, two pathways crucial to tumor persistence.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The study reported that larvae extraction could reduce agave populations by up to 57 percent, with juvenile plants especially affected because they are often harvested for larvae even though they are important for population persistence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

It was luck, and the persistence of Crandell, Mullineaux, Johnston, Malone, and those with them to persuade the public to stay as far back as it had.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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