persist
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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
"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
There are signs the settled and warmer weather will persist into the bank holiday weekend.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The U.K.’s economy expanded at a faster pace in the first quarter of the year, but that resilience is set to be severely tested as the effects of the conflict in the Middle East persist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
I persist, dunking them for longer and longer periods, until the cold finally numbs my blisters.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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