persistent
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Researchers therefore suspected that combining omega-3 with ASA might help the body gain better control over the persistent inflammation associated with periodontitis.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
On a Saturday badly affected by persistent showers at Lord's, players left the field at 17:08 BST.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The issue of measuring AI’s ROI has been a persistent challenge for IT leaders, even nearly four years into the AI boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
One analyst is overlooking Quantum Computing Inc.’s bizarre corporate history and persistent financial challenges for a surprising reason.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
It didn’t take long for him to figure out why it was so cold, why a persistent wind cut through his jacket and smacked him across the face.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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