persistent
Example Sentences
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Warsh reiterated a message of “no tolerance” for persistent and stubbornly high inflation during testimony this week to Congress.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
A years-long crisis in the property sector and a persistent slump in domestic spending have left leaders reliant on exports to meet growth targets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
But in the era of AI-faked voices and persistent scammers, “Night Nurse” has a timely edge.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
This is all because of persistent high pressure over the UK where air tends to sink and inhibits cloud formation.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The women who did were persistent and exceptional.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing persistent
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