persistent

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The persistent concern for cybersecurity companies is how artificial intelligence will affect the sector and whether it will make existing products obsolete.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“A more persistent disruption of energy supply and notably weaker growth could trigger a reassessment of sovereign risk by market participants,” the ECB said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

For years, scientists have known that aging brains often experience persistent low level inflammation, a process known as "neuroinflammaging."

From Science Daily • May 26, 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

So I was a tad straighter than I’d been the last couple days, and the ringing sounded a tad louder, a tad more persistent and, yes, maybe even a tad friendlier than usual.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx