As a result of a deep and persistent deficiency in aggregate demand, the US economy has been operating far below its potential output level.
As such they reflect the well-known deep inequalities of U.S. primary and secondary education, a serious and persistent deficiency that is very legitimate concern.
In humans, alcohol consumption during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which consists of a persistent growth deficiency, craniofacial dysmorphology and deficient brain growth with associated neurocognitive deficits (Jones and Smith, 1973).
It is currently conducting a review on whether Greece's failure to process refugees within its borders was a "persistent serious deficiency" on an external EU border, which would allow member states to reimpose restrictions on people coming from the country.
Women with PCOS often present with an abnormal menstrual cycle and anovulation that result in a persistent progesterone deficiency [12].
We also confirmed the persistent deficiency in new endocrine cell formation by examining NeuroD EGFP+ cells in the principal islet at 5 dpf in pdx1 morphants as compared to control embryos, and found that NeuroD EGFP cells remained dramatically reduced [see Additional file 6A].
Lack of interest was defined as a "persistent or recurring deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies, thoughts and/or receptivity to sexual activity".
Almost four years on, however, the Syrian crisis shows the dilemmas still faced by UN humanitarian missions, and persistent deficiencies in its response.
The report identified "serious and persistent deficiencies" in the department's management of the contracts, including "significant skill and capability gaps" among staff and "persistent shortcomings" in areas ranging from record keeping to the ability to assess value for money.
It identified "serious and persistent deficiencies" in the department's management of the contracts, including "significant skill and capability gaps" among staff and "persistent shortcomings" in areas ranging from record keeping to the ability to assess value for money.
