persistence

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The study reported that larvae extraction could reduce agave populations by up to 57 percent, with juvenile plants especially affected because they are often harvested for larvae even though they are important for population persistence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

"This development reinforces our belief that persistence, solidarity and commitment to justice will always yield results."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“There is considerable uncertainty about the extent and persistence of the conflict, the ongoing consequences for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the extent of infrastructure damage” in the Gulf states, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But "the persistence of threats to critical Iranian infrastructure keeps escalation risks elevated, with no credible de-escalation path in sight", Chan said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Two or three widgeon hung in one of them, and, far away to the eastward, a fly-like man was plodding over the slob in tiny persistence, to collect his bag.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White