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
“Great work by our graveyard Officers, even when tired, for trusting their instincts, staying persistent, and quite literally listening to the walls.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
That would mark a shift from a previously expected pause, with the revision driven by persistent forex market pressure, rising private sector dollar demand and the effects of policy measures currently in place waning.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of people worldwide.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
It’s prescribed for a persistent cough, which Theo has.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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