persistent
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He told me his plan, called Fare Watch, would use a "simple reporting tool in the TfL Go app and online" where passengers will be able to report persistent fare dodging.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The extreme heat is driven by a persistent high-pressure ridge that has parked over the region, causing sinking warming air with very little overnight relief.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
When constipation becomes persistent, it may also contribute to complications such as hemorrhoids, cardiovascular strain, and an increased risk of colorectal problems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
Nevertheless, there is little sign that those prices are bleeding into other parts of the economy, which policymakers fear would provoke a more persistent period of inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Another of Farmer’s hopes was to begin to solve one of Zanmi Lasante’s most persistent problems.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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