persistent
Example Sentences
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"There is a persistent stereotype about winter fuel costs - you tend to call to mind an older couple or a pensioner couple," he added.
From BBC
According to Binghamton University, State University of New York psychology researcher Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, impostorism involves persistent self doubt even when objective evidence shows success.
From Science Daily
Central banks now must operate against a less stable macro backdrop, with inflation shocks more volatile and persistent — many driven by geopolitical instability.
From MarketWatch
While the aging populations’ healthcare needs rise, hospitals are looking for ways to deal with persistent worker shortages that can burn out clinicians and delay care.
The media’s persistent focus on which celebrities or newcomers might enter the race reflects journalists’ preferences for novelty and spectacle rather than genuine voter demand for such candidates.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
