persist

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Hate communities often flourish online for years, raising the question of how they persist.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

The German carrier group maintains its guidance because of strong demand and the company’s expectation that it will persist through the second half, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Wang Yi also told Araqchi that achieving a lasting ceasefire was an "urgent priority", saying it was important to persist with negotiations.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

However, some researchers suspected they might persist into adulthood.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

A Chilean scientist has pointed out that malaria-carrying mosquitoes persist in his country in spite of insecticide treatment; the release of sterile males might then provide the final blow needed to eliminate this population.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson