persistence

Example Sentences

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For Owens, the arc is less about vindication than persistence.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The persistence of this faith despite repeated evidence reminds me of the famous 1950s study of cult members who kept expecting UFOs to arrive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

Scientists are concerned that this persistence may interfere with normal development, including the formation of healthy bones.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

And, of course, I was the queen of research and persistence.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas