Example Sentences

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While major employers like Jaguar Land Rover remain nearby, deprivation persists and unemployment benefit claims are more than double the national average.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But while individual schools like Monkseaton have managed to resist closure, the broader challenge persists.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“We expect Warsh’s hopes for shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet and lowering rates to fade as inflationary pressure persists and restricts the Fed’s room for maneuvering.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“However, if the conflict persists and oil prices remain elevated, this may eventually weigh on consumer sentiment,” Lim writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The sun persists in rising, so I make myself stand.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins