persistence
Example Sentences
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"Short-term relief alone cannot meet the scale or persistence of this crisis, which has now been going for nearly five years," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
What stands out from the narrative is the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the man who was the party's chief executive for more than two decades.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
But coal's persistence is also the result of infrastructure issues.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"I learned that research is rarely a straightforward process, often requiring persistence and creative problem solving during the course of a research project," Buchalter said.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
Her “condition” was in no way apparent, and no one would have known a thing about it but for her persistence in making it the subject of conversation.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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