persistent

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Energy has been far and away the market’s standout performer lately, showing persistent strength even as broader economic conditions have turned more uneven.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As a “nerdy” Asian girl coming up in a majority-white school system, Day had the persistent thought: “I’ll never be a cool kid.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

However, they may still face a high risk of shift work disorder, which involves disrupted sleep patterns and persistent daytime sleepiness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

On the way to the cemetery, under the persistent drizzle, Arcadio saw that a radiant Wednesday was breaking out on the horizon.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez