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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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025 -
The quarterback situation remained dire.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Major delays at airports across the country continue to persist due to staffing issues in air traffic controller towers and centers.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Perdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdure. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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