as in persistent
being such by habit and not likely to change
a chronic smoker who has quit—many, many times
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But only about a third report being chronic substance users.
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Vanessa Rancaño, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
Those at higher risk for the flu include: Adults age 65 and older
Individuals with chronic health conditions
Children ages 5 and younger
Pregnant women
How much does the flu shot cost?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
The number of people experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness, which HUD defines as people with disabilities who have been homeless for at least 12 months, also increased 6.6 percent from 2023 to 2024.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Studies have found that, in addition to reducing weight, the drug also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in diabetics and overweight non-diabetics and chronic kidney disease due to diabetes.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Vanessa Rancaño, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
Those at higher risk for the flu include: Adults age 65 and older
Individuals with chronic health conditions
Children ages 5 and younger
Pregnant women
How much does the flu shot cost?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
The number of people experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness, which HUD defines as people with disabilities who have been homeless for at least 12 months, also increased 6.6 percent from 2023 to 2024.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Studies have found that, in addition to reducing weight, the drug also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in diabetics and overweight non-diabetics and chronic kidney disease due to diabetes.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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After aggressive rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, the Fed began easing its stance late last year but has projected only two rate cuts in 2025, down from four earlier estimates, citing persistent inflationary pressures.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The modern spam email is a persistent nuisance in the way that flies are a nuisance at a barbecue.Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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West Coast serial killer Rodney Alcala (played to chilling perfection by Daniel Zovatto) went on a match-making game show in the 1970’s and was selected by contestant Sheryl Bradshaw (Anna Kendrick) to go on an all expenses paid weekend vacation together.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The contract killer named Mad Dog’s been flattened by a car, so what’s a serial killer in training to do?Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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And yet, people tend to explain their habitual behavior by appealing to their goals and desires.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Knutson points out that anticipation can induce repetitive betting behavior, stating that the speed of dopamine release is important for reinforcing habitual behavior.Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Some of them are regular meal kits with stellar veg options.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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In This Article: How is a tinted lip balm different from a regular one?Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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The consensus forecast is that the U.S. added 155,000 jobs in the final month of 2024 and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, according to estimates compiled by Dow Jones.Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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You’re being asked to lay the foundation for a nurturing home life and take small, steady steps toward your personal goals in the process.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Too light, and stubborn product residue, oil, and impurities linger.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The rebuild the Hawks tried to put behind them this season is clinging to them like stubborn lint.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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In this excerpt, his addicted, self-destructive brother’s stepmother wants to buy him a new car, exposing a darker side of him.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Statistical Patterns The Wall Street Journal describes several cases of individual investors across the country seeking help from Gamblers Anonymous on account of having become addicted to trading options.Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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