Sentence examples for became less persistent from inspiring English sources
When Dweck and Claudia Mueller evaluated the effects of various types of praise on fifth graders' academic performance, they found that children who had been praised for their intelligence — as opposed to their effort and problem-solving strategies — not only performed worse on subsequent problems but became less persistent in the face of failure, chose easier tasks, and enjoyed their work less.
Research in the euro area suggests that inflation has become less persistent there too, although it is more durable than in America.James Stock, of Harvard University, and Mark Watson, of Princeton University, have divided American inflation into two bits: a permanent element in which changes are enduring; and a transitory element, consisting of fluctuations around the trend.
This objective became more important as Leopold's advancement in Salzburg became less likely; but his persistent efforts to secure employment displeased the imperial court, which precluded any chance of success.
Individuals became less important.
Taxation became less burdensome.
I became less flippant, less patient.
The language became less esoteric, less specialized.
Bindings, too, became less expensive.
Our talking became less excellent.
The scenes became less crowded.
