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persistence

[per-sis-tuhns, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- /


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But persistence has been a hallmark of Wrobleski’s career, dating to his college years, when he infamously bounced back from a car hitting him on a scooter, and a baseball breaking his jaw.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Dr. Andrea Brickey, Connot's advisor and a professor in the Department of Mining Engineering and Management at South Dakota Mines, praised both the research and the persistence behind it.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

"The persistence of inflation is the hand that Warsh has been dealt; nothing can wish it away."

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

The blame for homelessness, its growth and persistence, can be pointed in many directions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Soviet persistence and engineering skills have eventually paid off handsomely.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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