persistent
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"People taking these drugs for obesity often describe a quieting of 'food noise,' the persistent preoccupation with food that drives overeating," Al-Aly said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The persistent, rhythmic ticking of the “60 Minutes” stopwatch is like the heartbeat of American investigative journalism.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
That money has helped the family weather weak crop prices and persistent drought that has punished farms across America.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But he concluded: "Two wrongs do not make a right, they never do. This was a determined, persistent, highly dangerous pursuit."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
For almost a decade, I’d been privileged to move through it, experiencing its bracing contradictions and bitter conflicts, its pain and persistent idealism, and above all else its resilience.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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