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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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026 -
Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Unlike the high school recruiting process, the portal window lasts about two weeks — not months (or in some cases, years).—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Khan says the conversation is shifting toward how long denim lasts and what happens at the end of a garment’s life.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The fun continues in the carriages.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Wrap digital assets back into pooled vehicles, and the concentration problem persists.—
Ivan Kan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Perdures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdures. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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