persistent

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She is now enrolled in a psychiatric care programme at a local hospital that, she said, is designed to support people with severe and persistent mental illness who have exhausted all treatment options.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of people worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Should a strong El Niño arrive, it could tag team with a current deep persistent marine heat wave off the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A persistent challenge has been Chinese consumers’ increasing tendency to embrace local designs rather than foreign products, a trend of cultural pride known as guochao.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

That evening, despite the persistent pain in his leg, Roosevelt enjoyed watching the sunset and the stars twinkling in the dark sky while waiting for Antonio Pareci and Luiz Correia to return.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple