as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025 -
The draft remains underway, with the third round concluding Friday’s action and rounds 4-7 set for 9 a.m. Pacific on Saturday.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The clash between Harvard and the Trump administration persists.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The injury persisted and Zhang was also forced to withdraw from the JM Eagle LA Championship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Perdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdure. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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