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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Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Southern Yemen remained under British colonial rule for another five years until a 1967 socialist uprising, followed by a period of north-south tensions and conflict that ultimately gave way to unification under then-North Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh in 1990.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bears land Falcons center Drew Dalman March 10: The Bears agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million deal with Dalman as the team continued its overhaul of the offensive line, per sources.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The new season continues premieres April 22 exclusively on Disney+ (after which the first season will be pulled from Hulu).—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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All of the phases of the eclipse are expected to last around six hours.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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While swelling and stuffiness may persist, most patients can resume their normal activities relatively quickly.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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Why would Trump persist with a tariff regime that was proven not to work with the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which triggered the Great Depression?—
Llewellyn King,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Perdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdure. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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