persistent
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It remains difficult to forecast when U.S. orders will turn around in light of the tariff situation and persistent permitting delays faced by customers, CFO Ken Parks says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
There’s a persistent swell coming from the south, forecasters said, with peak surf as high as 4 to 8 feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
In an effort to combat vandalism, including the destruction of iron security gates on deep-water chambers and persistent littering, the company introduced the £2 charge.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
With some religious institutions managing vast sums of money and operating on a scale comparable to major corporations, ensuring transparency is a persistent challenge.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
It was an annoying and extremely persistent habit.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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