persist
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And problems that have plagued the industry persist despite highly publicized enforcement efforts by the state and federal government, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
So, for this to be meaningfully bullish to the SPX chart, we want to see the upside breakout persist from here.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
However, if higher leakage rates persist, emissions level off around 2045 and only drop by about 50 percent by 2100.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
The IMF cut its global economic growth forecast for this year to 3.1% if the Iran conflict is short, or 2% if energy disruptions persist.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The nun would persist, ‘Richard, stand up. Don’t look at the floor. Speak up. Speak to the entire class, not just to me!’
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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