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persistence

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


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But coal's persistence is also the result of infrastructure issues.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

If her rise appears sudden from the outside, Reble sees it simply as the result of persistence.

From BBC • May 15, 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

“Saba’s persistence has clearly paid off,” he said of Thursday’s vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

But bodily persistence over time, too, presents philosophical dilemmas.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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