persistent
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These moves can position your portfolio for persistent, elevated inflation:
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The report came out as the ballroom project has faced persistent hurdles in court and Congress.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Yields rose Friday because investors anticipated some combination of a Fed that raises rates, more persistent price pressures, or both.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Fewer than 10 overs were possible because of persistent rain on day three, but Ollie Robinson was still able to claim the important wickets of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Then he said, “My, my, you are a persistent child. If I were in your position, I’d want to know something quite different.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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