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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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
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Still, much uncertainty remains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Simply wet your hat with water, wring it out and wave it for instant cooling that lasts up to two hours.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But if McMahon continues to struggle, Boone may not have much of a choice but to abandon the platoon plans.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Analysts expect oil to continue trading at a premium to its prewar price for some time, as supply disruption persists.—
Anniek Bao,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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And even when those layers do unravel, showing Becky in all her desperation, that unsettling feeling persists.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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