persistent
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The cosmic microwave background — the afterglow of the Big Bang — shows a small but persistent asymmetry: a preference for one spatial orientation over its mirror image.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Sustained bond yield increases stem from pandemic-era borrowing, persistent deficits, and elevated inflation.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
"The misconduct in this case was persistent, repeated, and was an abuse of professional position which demonstrated a reckless disregard for patient safety and professional standards," Tighe said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
This approach is known as defending forward, or persistent engagement.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
What is key to America’s understanding of class is the persistent belief—despite all evidence to the contrary—that anyone, with the proper discipline and drive, can move from a lower class to a higher class.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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