- present tense form of persist (3rd person singular).
persists
Example Sentences
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In late September, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee warned that "the risk of a sharper correction persists," particularly if concerns about the pace of AI development or adoption hit earnings expectations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The system persists, but the system is fragile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
A "toxic negativity" persists around whistleblowing with staff discouraged from speaking out, the inquiry said.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
If the selloff persists, that could start to affect a stock-market rally that has helped support consumer spending and the artificial-intelligence spending boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Benzene hexachloride persists at least eleven years; heptachlor or a more toxic derived chemical, at least nine.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
