persistent
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“It’s a persistent mission and it’s difficult to do,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
But the Goldman team added that they see greater upside risks to their targets if there are longer disruptions and persistent crude production losses in the Persian Gulf region.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
"This research represents an important step toward the development of advanced materials capable of tackling one of the world's most persistent environmental contaminants," he concludes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
In the U.S., a combination of persistent drought and high costs in 2022 forced producers to kill 13.3% of the national beef cow herd, the highest proportion ever.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
“You are as persistent as your grandson,” I said, “but being older you should know better. We were talking about Selvam. Kenny thinks he will be good. He is shaping well.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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