persistent

Example Sentences

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As a “nerdy” Asian girl coming up in a majority-white school system, Day had the persistent thought: “I’ll never be a cool kid.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Management made positive commentary about the domestic economy earlier this month, “representing a shift from several quarters of emphasizing persistent macro softness, though geopolitical risks remain a consideration,” Kuhn says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

"Health care professionals can raise awareness about the safe use of salt substitutes by having conversations with their patients who have persistent or hard-to-manage high blood pressure."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

They too had gone shopping, momentarily forgetting their persistent fear, and had fun stocking up on new American clothes.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple