persistent
Example Sentences
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Until we see persistent, continual job losses over a long period of time across the entire economy, the safe bet is that history is simply rhyming.
From Barron's
Argentina has argued that having to pay the settlement -- $18 billion including interest, it says -- would cause severe harm to the finances of a country with persistent debt and inflation problems.
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Some policymakers urge caution due to persistent inflation risks, while others note a cooling labor market and potential productivity gains.
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Barr said that raises the risk that inflation could become more persistent if expectations begin to shift.
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The emotion-tossed characters in this book take a vexingly long time to sort out their feelings and make choices, but the challenging narrative rewards persistent readers with a worthy finale.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
