persistently
Example Sentences
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China Eastern described the aviation industry’s profitability environment as “severely undermined” by the disruption of international routes and persistently elevated aviation fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
China is already feeling some consequences from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, adding to economic strain from persistently sluggish domestic consumption.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Although insulin therapy is essential for managing the condition, people with Type 1 diabetes can still develop heart disease at an earlier age because persistently high blood sugar can damage blood vessels.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
But China still faces serious economic challenges, from a property crisis that continues to drag on to huge local government debt and persistently low consumption.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
I tried, persistently but in vain, to reach out for his love and understanding, and each time he reciprocated by becoming more distant and inscrutable, more morose and frightening to me.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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