persistent
Example Sentences
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Even if individual claims are debunked, the persistent chorus of independent-sounding voices can make radical ideas seem mainstream and amplify negative feelings toward “others.”
From Salon
For advocates and civil liberties groups, the decision to drop charges and open a probe underscores persistent concerns about accountability and the narrative control of law enforcement agencies.
From Salon
She attributed this to neurological problems, but she was also suffering from persistent gynaecological issues.
From BBC
It’s about having “a more thoughtful medical approach that questions the most common or easiest diagnosis when symptoms are persistent.”
Thirteen months on, resentment towards city and county authorities continues to bubble, with persistent claims of mismanagement and ineptitude.
From Barron's
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