persistent
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Dirty streets, unstable electricity supply and persistent water issues have been common for years.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
In over four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, many families have faced similar journeys, from persistent air attacks to experience of fleeing Moscow’s advancing forces and leaving their homes behind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
But there are also reminders of persistent segregationist policies.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
The discovery suggests that persistent back pain may become deeply intertwined with a person's sense of self, potentially helping explain why conventional pain treatments often provide limited relief.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Xan spent well over half a day just trying to find it, and once she did, it was a full hour of hard labor just to dislodge the lattice of persistent ivy.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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