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persist

[per-sist, -zist] / pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst /


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“I think it’s possible that if fuel prices persist at this level, you may see some upward pressure on average unit retail prices.”

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

He expects elevated petrochemical prices to persist through 2026, although aggressive capacity expansion in China could return the market to surplus by end-2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"I think it's possible that if fuel prices persist at this level, you may see some upward pressure on average retail prices," Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said on a conference call with analysts.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"Based on our results, we recommend focusing on areas where all three species persist together as an indicator of suitable food, or habitat, for future potoroo translocation sites."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

It is quite impossible that you should persist in pursuing me like this during the very few moments of spare time I have to myself.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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