persistent

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What was once a market leadership group quickly turned into one of the weakest areas, marked by persistent selling pressure, broken charts, and a clear loss of investor confidence.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Evergrande's downfall has often been cited as a trigger for China's persistent property market slump, which spiralled downwards in 2021 and has weighed heavily on the country's economic development.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

This time, however, the “shift is macro-driven rather than caused by lockdowns, which suggests a more persistent drag and genuine demand destruction.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Before the war, years of persistent inflation hadn’t shown signs of denting consumer spending, which grew by 5.3% before adjusting for inflation in the 12 months through February, the Commerce Department said last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

At first, the guards at the gate ignored them, and when they finally acknowledged Yishan’s persistent requests, they did little more than pass the message on to a servant.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin