persistence
Example Sentences
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“More persistence in energy and petrochemical prices could raise near-term inflation risks, impact price-setting behavior, and lead to more sticky inflation over the medium term,” the committee said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
However, it is the persistence of the heat this spring and summer that is remarkable and has broken numerous records.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
That persistence is an important challenge because weight loss does not necessarily erase all of obesity's long-term effects on the immune system.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
"These findings are particularly concerning because persistence is foundational to skill acquisition and is one of the strongest predictors of long-term learning," the authors wrote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The promises he got from various doctors and dignitaries, whether they were kept or not, were a testimony to his charm and persistence, and would be followed up with Farmer’s calls, letters, and emails.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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