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as in perseveres
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Recent Examples of persists
The article posits that despite significant legal and social progress, cultural prejudice stubbornly persists, revealing that equality under law doesn't automatically eliminate ingrained biases.
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Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The protest group, called the Radical Reform Movement, is pushing for a greater share of mining revenue for Mongolians, a long-running demand in a nation where poverty persists despite the exploitation of its mineral riches.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
That risk often persists even after the heat wave ends, as dry vegetation and dead material on the ground tend to remain unusually dry for days after temperatures return closer to normal – allowing fires to continue growing.
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Mukesh Kumar,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
What happens if the 'cold blob' persists?
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
If civilization persists long enough to see some of these changes, geoengineering would certainly be an option—like spreading aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, for example.
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Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
If the musty smell persists after the basics above have been checked, the issue may indicate biological growth within the system itself.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
11 June 2026
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The protest group, called the Radical Reform Movement, is pushing for a greater share of mining revenue for Mongolians, a long-running demand in a nation where poverty persists despite the exploitation of its mineral riches.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
That risk often persists even after the heat wave ends, as dry vegetation and dead material on the ground tend to remain unusually dry for days after temperatures return closer to normal – allowing fires to continue growing.
—
Mukesh Kumar,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
What happens if the 'cold blob' persists?
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
If civilization persists long enough to see some of these changes, geoengineering would certainly be an option—like spreading aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, for example.
—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
If the musty smell persists after the basics above have been checked, the issue may indicate biological growth within the system itself.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.
—
Chad De Guzman,
Time,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persists
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True love, though, always perseveres.
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That spirit of hers perseveres.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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