persistence

Example Sentences

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"The persistence of the clinical effects… is not consistent with the typical agents used for crowd dispersal, such as CS," he said.

From BBC

Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, it’s dry and well-balanced, with a bright but not overly assertive acidity, deft minerality and pleasingly delicate persistence in the mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Consumers remain frustrated about the persistence of high prices and weakening incomes,” said Joanne Hsu, director of the university’s Surveys of Consumers, in commentary about the index on the school’s website.

From MarketWatch

It’s really been the persistence of the survivors, saying people really need to look at this.

From Salon

The 26-year-old's progress came through persistence rather than immediate results, and she now inspires visually impaired girls in her village to play sports.

From BBC