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
What stands out from the Crown narrative is Murrell's persistence, his cynicism and his devious tactics.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
But coal's persistence is also the result of infrastructure issues.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"I learned that research is rarely a straightforward process, often requiring persistence and creative problem solving during the course of a research project," Buchalter said.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
In his keynote speech, General Electric research chief W. D. Coolidge lauded Ernest’s “boldness and faith and persistence to a degree rarely matched.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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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30 GRE Words Beginning with "P"
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