persistence

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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

Lagarde said the latest shock could reinforce that behavior and limit the persistence of higher inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

While the launch of Lilly’s once-daily orforglipron pill later this year might expand access to weight-loss medications, “we think that the compliance and persistence of these drugs might disappoint,” Kumar wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

One unforgettable incident with the electric fence illustrates his persistence.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen