persistent
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A longer, more persistent stretch of elevated inflation likely would push central banks into a more hawkish rate stance, he added, with higher bond yields acting as a headwind to stock performance.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
But he isn’t observing a persistent rise in implied volatility at this point.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
It is rare for powerful business leaders to have to face persistent questioning and relentless pushback, all under oath.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
One defeat by Joe Joyce and two by Oleksandr Usyk shaped much of the public perception around him, as did persistent questions about his discipline.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
So I was a tad straighter than I’d been the last couple days, and the ringing sounded a tad louder, a tad more persistent and, yes, maybe even a tad friendlier than usual.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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