- present participle of persist.
persisting
Example Sentences
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Economists expect rates to remain at their current level, between 3.5% and 3.75%, next month, but warned further evidence of inflation persisting could force the Fed into an increase.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
—Use incognito or private browsing mode, which prevents cookies from persisting between sessions and makes it harder for sites to recognize you as a returning visitor, though many sites have tracking mechanisms other than cookies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Retail participation in levered index products has come in, and we think persisting interest in sector trading will result in more violent thematic moves under the hood,” said the Goldman team.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Gusty high-wind conditions are expected to continue pounding Los Angeles and Ventura counties Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Anas persisting through Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
I was persisting in reading my present environment in the light of my old one.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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