persistent
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One oddity of any discussion of China’s economy is the persistent presumption that saving is a bad thing in a still-developing economy with enormous scope for productive investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
From factories and coaching centres to hospitals and entertainment venues, many of Delhi's deadliest blazes have exposed a persistent gap between safety rules on paper and their implementation on the ground.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"People taking these drugs for obesity often describe a quieting of 'food noise,' the persistent preoccupation with food that drives overeating," Al-Aly said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is concerned about persistent inflation, which has exceeded the 2% target for over five years.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
I didn't expect to hear from them, but within days they called, and they were persistent.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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