persistently
Example Sentences
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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
The minutes of the Fed’s latest meeting, released Wednesday, showed most policymakers would support raising rates if inflation stayed persistently above the 2% target.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Momma persistently using the wrong verb, or none at all.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
