persistent
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"Headwinds from a prolonged war and persistent geopolitical tensions could revive inflationary pressures, strain fiscal and external positions, and hit energy-importing and low-income countries hardest," it said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Prices reversed initial losses Monday amid persistent Middle East supply risks, as traders weighed prospects for increased Russian diesel supplies and a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
One reason behind their persistent optimism is strong corporate profits, which have helped drive stocks to repeated records this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The discovery comes from a University of Florida study investigating bacterial blotch, a persistent disease that damages white button mushrooms and causes significant financial losses for growers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The work proved harder than expected, but the Soviets were commendably persistent.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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