Sentence examples for battles persist from inspiring English sources

Turf battles persist among intelligence agencies.

Internal battles persist in Labor over where to draw the various lines.

Battles persist within the federal bureaucracy, particularly over the role of the new Department of Homeland Security in preparing for germ attacks.

These battles persist throughout life.

Political battles persist, and the continent's geopolitical role in a changing economic landscape intensifies.

Celia W. Dugger (NYT) SRI LANKA: BATTLES PERSIST Heavy fighting raged for the second day in the Tamil-dominated north as government troops battled an offensive by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, who have been fighting for a separate Tamil homeland since 1983.

As the fierce battle persisted for a sixth day, the Defense Ministry in Kabul announced the infusion of soldiers, in effect doubling Afghanistan's commitment to the campaign.

The battle persisted into the night, and abortive attempts were made by the Germans to retake the first-line trenches.

After the war the Confederate Battle Flag would persist as the most-recognizable symbol of the Confederate States of America.

In the interview, he lauded Chevron for its partnership with YPF, saying he was well aware of the risks, including Chevron's legal battles in Ecuador, which persist.

But the legal battle will most likely persist beyond the end of the year, when Mr. Bloomberg's tenure ends, leaving his successor with a crucial choice.