as in enduring
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day
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Adjective
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The artist explained that the pattern of her dress reminded her of an enduring cultural tradition: quilting.—
Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
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Some see it as enduring, while others see it as cheap.—
Verb
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This seemed like an obvious spot to use one of their two remaining timeouts but Morris didn’t and the ball wasn’t snapped until there were only 17 seconds left.—
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Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins.—
Adjective
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By anointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Napoleon-style, Donald Trump revealed a longing to seize one of America’s most romantic and abiding myths: Camelot.—
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Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.—
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.—
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Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.—
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Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.—
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.—
Adjective
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Meteorologists predict that conditions will improve as the storm moves out into the Atlantic, but residual snowfall and ice could continue to create dangerous conditions.—
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Existing research suggests that the residual cognitive effects of cannabis may linger for two weeks after someone stops using it.—
Verb
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The McAfee family learned about raw milk by chance, but became true believers over time, persisting in the face of regulatory pressure and litigation.—
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Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.—
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“Perduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perduring. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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