as in to remain
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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Here's a breakdown of the 10 best remaining fits for Denver at their late-second-round slot Friday.—
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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The woman used her hand to shield herself as Peavey continued to strike her with the remaining part of the brick before walking away.— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026
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When the Dodgers public address announcer read the Cubs starting lineup, Dodgers fans vehemently booed Crow-Armstrong, a trend that continued before each at-bat and again Saturday when he was announced pregame.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Trump told Americans on Thursday to expect higher prices as the war continues.— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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Its few lasting effects are impersonal and clichéd.— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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With drought conditions expected to persist and no significant rainfall in the forecast, officials warn the wildfire threat is far from over.— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists the more the global economy will suffer.— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Perdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/perdure. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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