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persist

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


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Lower temperatures will persist into Thursday as a large area of rain moves in from the west across many parts of the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Any indication that the conflict could persist for longer may continue to support these inflation expectations and keep pressure on gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Our checks point to continuing upside in demand, not downside, which is likely to persist on agentic AI demand,” Gaudois wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

None of this is news, but on the 50th anniversary of the death penalty’s reinstatement in the United States, it is worth reflecting on why those problems persist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

And why did everyone persist in thinking the mute was exactly as they wanted him to be—when most likely it was all a very queer mistake?

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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