persisted
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Some Fed officials have lost patience with high inflation, which has persisted for more than five years and worsened this summer due to tariffs and the war with Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Weaknesses have persisted since, the Thirwall inquiry said.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
U.S. forces remained engaged in a low-level fight against Islamic terrorists there that persisted for two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
She had already deferred her university offer for a year because of uncertainty surrounding the war, which has persisted despite an April ceasefire that halted its most intense phase.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
“But for the fun of it,” persisted Edna.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
