staying power

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Prior “Avatar” films were massive successes thanks to their staying power at the box office.

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In the interview, Cuellar credited his political staying power to understanding his sprawling district, which includes Laredo, the busiest U.S. port of entry for trade.

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Chevron has long faced criticism for operating in Venezuela but has shown remarkable staying power in the country, where it has had a presence for more than 100 years.

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That has put the startup’s staying power in question and at the heart of a raging debate in Silicon Valley.

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That support has had surprising staying power, as some of the fascination with Mangione the person has turned him into a symbol for a larger cause.

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