persistence
Example Sentences
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The blame for homelessness, its growth and persistence, can be pointed in many directions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Short-term relief alone cannot meet the scale or persistence of this crisis, which has now been going for nearly five years," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“Saba’s persistence has clearly paid off,” he said of Thursday’s vote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The study reported that larvae extraction could reduce agave populations by up to 57 percent, with juvenile plants especially affected because they are often harvested for larvae even though they are important for population persistence.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
One unforgettable incident with the electric fence illustrates his persistence.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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Where the Red Fern Grows
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