persistent
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Economists said Warsh’s colleagues on the Fed are unlikely to go along with any easing until it is clear that the threat of persistent inflation clears.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
A 2024 Frontiers in Immunology review emphasized that senescence can play a helpful role during normal wound repair, but persistent senescent cells may contribute to chronic wounds, fibrosis, and abnormal healing.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
“Great work by our graveyard Officers, even when tired, for trusting their instincts, staying persistent, and quite literally listening to the walls.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“Deal volumes felt a bit lighter than expected with some deals having stalled, reflecting persistent budget scrutiny and more cautious buying cycles,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Singer tried to make eager conversation to hide this strange behavior, but the Greek was persistent.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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