persistent

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Still, Yu cautioned that China faces an uncertain external environment, alongside a persistent domestic imbalance of strong supply and weak demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Far less certain, however, is Warsh’s ability to realize his ambitious agenda, given persistent inflation, rising oil prices, and the increasingly hawkish tilt of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed’s policy-setting arm.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

There is a persistent belief in certain corners of the tech world that complex social problems can be eliminated through computation.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

But economists have warned persistent energy shocks might have already scarred consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

There was a slight, persistent movement of wind through the yew tree branches, and the elms and oaks of the copse, and a rustling of the high grasses in the field.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill