persistent
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But since that World Cup, he has struggled so much with irregular form and persistent hamstring injuries that he was in danger of being left at home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
A persistent sticking point for Oklo—and all nuclear developers—is the limited supply of fuel for new reactors.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The older I get, the less persistent these emotions are.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
While it’s too soon to confirm whether the persistent “K shape” of consumer-spending charts — dominated by wealthy households — has shifted, “the data bear watching,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
But Irina was persistent, and finally Sonya sent in her report.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing persistent
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