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persistence

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


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Instead, “VK2735 should compete effectively on long-term persistence, flexibility, convenience, and continuity of care,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

They turn optimization into intention, persistence into defiance, and a badly designed test into a machine rebellion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Charity Breast Cancer Now said that while campaigners' "persistence paid off", thousands of people have missed out on access to Enhertu and many have died.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

But, oh, how easy the curse’s persistence makes it to retread all those familiar plot beats, the same ones that have been removed from their context and posted to death for the last decade.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Then, through Regina’s persistence, Bobby received an invitation to be a possible contestant on the most popular show on television, The $64,000 Question.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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