persistent
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These conditions involve persistent inflammation and damage to the intestinal lining.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
The South Coast Air Quality Management District received more than 4,900 odor complaints, “reporting persistent rotten, sour and garbage-like odors,” and issued the company 38 violation notices for public nuisance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Last year a pilot scheme was introduced in East Sussex where a small number of persistent shoplifters were fitted with electronic tags to prevent re-offending, which is now being expanded countywide.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The BOE has been particularly concerned about persistent domestic inflation pressures, though it is yet to flag evidence of higher energy prices feeding through to other areas of the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Great, delicious clouds of it, as persistent as fog.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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