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persistent

[per-sis-tuhnt, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs tənt, -ˈzɪs- /


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Gabrielle and Katerina credit the enduring appeal of Dan Tana’s to its persistent lack of pretentiousness.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Anything faster would signal inflation is more persistent, and demand outstripping supply.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

"Post-traumatic osteoarthritis is driven in part by persistent inflammation that limits tissue repair and accelerates joint degeneration," Roy adds.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

While hard discounters traditionally rely on lower-income demographics, years of persistent inflation have flipped the script, forcing wealthier households to aggressively trade down.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

The streets were deserted under the persistent rain and the houses locked up with no trace of life inside.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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