Example Sentences

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That’s despite many Americans worrying about higher gasoline prices as the Iran war remains unresolved, with energy-supply disruptions persisting in the Strait of Hormuz while oil inventories fall in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

"We have evidence that terrorist content and illegal hate speech is persisting on some of the largest social media sites," said Oliver Griffiths, Ofcom's online safety director.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Gusty high-wind conditions are expected to continue pounding Los Angeles and Ventura counties Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Anas persisting through Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

With domestic issues like the property sector slump persisting, more evidence of a slowdown could add to calls fro Beijing to roll out more stimulus this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

All of these persisting effects were severe enough to make it difficult for the physician to carry on his practice.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson