persistently

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“With inflation running persistently ahead of the Fed’s 2% target, a hotter-than-expected print will make it difficult for policy makers to argue for further rate cuts,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But he warns that even using the 4% rule, persistently high inflation would imperil portfolios by making retirees withdraw more and more money each year.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The concern is prolonged high-dose supplementation without medical advice, or a blood test showing persistently high B12 when someone is not taking supplements.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

But persistently high inflation could make cuts difficult to justify.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Though he will never forget that night, it no longer lurks persistently in his mind, stalking him in the same way.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri