persistence
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“Given that the majority of terrestrial birds rely on insects as a primary food source for reproduction and survival, the persistence of insectivorous bird populations is inextricably linked to insect conservation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Cancer immunotherapy works by creating a lasting immune response against tumors, but that same persistence may also contribute to recurring inflammatory side effects that can be debilitating for patients," Nurieva said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Judge Alistair Watson said he was imposing a sentence which reflected the seriousness and persistence of Petrie's crimes.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
"What AI mostly brings is persistence," Church told AFP, saying he felt "an unbelievable sense of satisfaction and excitement when I saw the result".
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
And with my persistence that crummy black hole would eventually shrink and no longer have such a strong gravitational pull.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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