Sentence examples for dire and persistent from inspiring English sources

While hardly a sea change in the fight against ISIS, it was a significant reversal in the dire and persistent battle that has become a focal point in the operation.

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns of an even more dire future, with sea level rise imperiling coastal communities, more frequent, intense typhoons and hurricanes lashing storm-prone regions, and persistent drought disrupting agricultural production and framing-based livelihoods.

Those objections appear to have been eclipsed by the country's mounting economic troubles, which have grown increasingly dire as persistent social unrest has led to a collapse of the tourism industry and the flight of foreign investors.

It was patient and persistent.

A handsome and persistent prince.

"Are they reliable and persistent?

I'm very stubborn and persistent.

Malaria is an ancient and persistent disease.

But it is discernible and persistent.

Being courteous and persistent also helps.

His method is thorough and persistent.