as in remains
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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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026 -
But for all the miles Jujubee has logged, Boston remains her stomping grounds.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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No avocado lasts longer than three days.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Still, the community persists, affirming their singular existence during Gay Pride Month, much like the hundreds who gathered at Pulse ten years ago—those who just wanted to dance.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 June 2026
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“Perdures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdures. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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