persistence
Example Sentences
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“More persistence in energy and petrochemical prices could raise near-term inflation risks, impact price-setting behavior, and lead to more sticky inflation over the medium term,” the committee said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It shows both the persistence and change of traditions over time."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
This reflected "the exceptional persistence of heat" so far this summer, Copernicus said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
"They are objective-driven, set their own sub-goals, adapt in real time to bypass defences, and operate with a machine-speed persistence that can overwhelm manual operations," the paper reads.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Her “condition” was in no way apparent, and no one would have known a thing about it but for her persistence in making it the subject of conversation.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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