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Recent Examples of persistence Bayern’s persistence was a factor but that was not the only reason. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 July 2025 While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride. Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Aug. 2025 The regime's feverish efforts to stamp out dissent are matched only by the courage and persistence of ordinary Iranians. Tom Ridge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for persistence
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Noun
  • The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This idea of continuity intrigued, and annoyed, Kuang.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
  • These roles can stabilize organizations in transition but don’t provide continuity.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The baby’s breathing at night confirming the continuance of their delicate existence.
    Ellyn Gaydos August 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Bassett argued for the continuance saying lawyers needed more time to prepare.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

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“Persistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persistence. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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