persistent
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—Gold prices extended the previous session’s losses, holding below $4,400 a troy ounce on persistent concerns over the impact of the Iran war on inflation and interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The persistent problem, he said, had left him and his family, as well as his neighbours, "always on edge".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“We do not view this divestment as a sign of Aspex losing conviction in a potential takeover. Rather, Uber’s persistent buying suggests the opposite,” Genelot adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The persistent concern for cybersecurity companies is how artificial intelligence will affect the sector and whether it will make existing products obsolete.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
That evening, despite the persistent pain in his leg, Roosevelt enjoyed watching the sunset and the stars twinkling in the dark sky while waiting for Antonio Pareci and Luiz Correia to return.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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