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

“AI infrastructure is fundamentally reshaping how power must be delivered, with energy now the most persistent constraint to scaling next-generation systems,” Analog Devices Chief Executive Vincent Roche said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A review of seven studies found that people with diabetes are more likely to develop persistent lesions around root-treated teeth.

From Science Daily • May 16, 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

I didn't expect to hear from them, but within days they called, and they were persistent.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson