persisting

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Economists expect rates to remain at their current level, between 3.5% and 3.75%, next month, but warned further evidence of inflation persisting could force the Fed into an increase.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With energy prices raising headline inflation, officials may not be able to tell for months whether underlying price pressures are fading, persisting or getting worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It is almost impossible to imagine this crisis persisting without it threatening the global economy, while also making investors more risk averse.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

The news that an alien’s dyspeptic pains were persisting did not, however, evoke any sympathetic words, and again I retreated into Trinity Street with a prescription for more white stuff.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson