persistence
Example Sentences
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"This development reinforces our belief that persistence, solidarity and commitment to justice will always yield results."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The Ethics Committee had found Cherfilus-McCormick responsible for 25 violations, citing the scale and persistence of the alleged conduct.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“There is considerable uncertainty about the extent and persistence of the conflict, the ongoing consequences for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the extent of infrastructure damage” in the Gulf states, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Raviprolu sees the breakthrough as a broader lesson about persistence in science.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
One of the most important things to remember about insecticides in soil is their long persistence, measured not in months but in years.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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