persistent

Example Sentences

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The European Parliament, both in 2018 and 2025, has warned of persistent threats to rule of law.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Understanding the role of astrocytes could reshape how scientists approach disorders linked to persistent fear, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and phobias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Like prey worn down by a persistent predator, participants don’t collapse all at once; they give up gradually until the fight leaves the market altogether.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, with persistent attacks continuing to disrupt the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It was as though a flame had been lit inside him that nothing, not Hermione’s flat disbelief nor Ron’s persistent doubts, could extinguish.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling