persistent
Example Sentences
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Kosovo's parliament has formally declared Obilic, sandwiched between two plants, an "environmentally endangered zone" because of persistent pollution.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
That persistent inflammation is considered a major feature of aging and many age-associated diseases.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
“That was how persistent they were,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
He also likes double-digit Convenience Retail Ebit growth in 1H and persistent strength in refining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Singer tried to make eager conversation to hide this strange behavior, but the Greek was persistent.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
Vocabulary lists containing persistent
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