persistent

Example Sentences

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It warned that river levels were high after "heavy and persistent rainfall" on Saturday night and flooding was expected.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Like prey worn down by a persistent predator, participants don’t collapse all at once; they give up gradually until the fight leaves the market altogether.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Yet, their challenges are compounded by under-resourced systems, evolving administrative priorities, and persistent inequities in access and support, especially for students from disproportionately impacted backgrounds.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Management made positive commentary about the domestic economy earlier this month, “representing a shift from several quarters of emphasizing persistent macro softness, though geopolitical risks remain a consideration,” Kuhn says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The way I feel about him is like a heartbeat—soft and persistent, underlying everything.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli