persistent
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Economists said Warsh’s colleagues on the Fed are unlikely to go along with any easing until it is clear that the threat of persistent inflation clears.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
A 2024 Frontiers in Immunology review emphasized that senescence can play a helpful role during normal wound repair, but persistent senescent cells may contribute to chronic wounds, fibrosis, and abnormal healing.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
“Deal volumes felt a bit lighter than expected with some deals having stalled, reflecting persistent budget scrutiny and more cautious buying cycles,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
She is now enrolled in a psychiatric care programme at a local hospital that, she said, is designed to support people with severe and persistent mental illness who have exhausted all treatment options.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
He thought he might have convinced Luxa—she didn’t have a very high opinion of him, anyway—but Vikus was more persistent.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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