persistent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
While insects are a novel food in some countries, tainted spices are a persistent global problem.
From BBC
She had retired in 2019 but returned to the slopes in 2024 after surgery to insert a titanium implant in her right knee to quell persistent pain.
From Barron's
Ford Motor has a shortfall of 5,000 highly paid mechanics, while persistent electrician shortages inflate housing construction costs.
Her death has prompted widespread grief and urgent questions about the country's readiness to tackle a persistent and lethal public health issue.
From BBC
They remove nasty remarks about people on camera and mute or block persistent offenders.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
