"set to persist" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to describe something that is expected or likely to continue for a period of time. Example: The current economic crisis is set to persist for at least another year, causing worry among many businesses and individuals.
So the bloodbath and the stalemate look set to persist.
England are set to persist with Moeen Ali as Alastair Cook's opening partner but may decide the out-of-form Jos Buttler needs another rest.
Whatever the outcome of November's spending review, uncertainties about the size and shape of the UK's research system are set to persist well into 2016.
Unfortunately, as long as there's room for doubt about how much of the meat we eat is halal, and about how exactly that halal meat was slaughtered, the controversy – and strong feelings – seem set to persist.
In others, such as Western Sahara, a former Spanish possession whose bid to escape from Moroccan control has long divided the AU, a stalemate is set to persist, perhaps indefinitely.
It is a sign that Mr Ishiba has largely given up on a serious run at the LDP presidency next year, says Gerald Curtis of Columbia University.Contrary to the hopes of the LDP's moderates and of economic reformers, the cabinet's right-wing slant looks set to persist.
Now, to back up those words, various reports on Tuesday suggest that Germany and Italy (as well as India and New Zealand) could be set to ignore U.S. warnings, persisting with plans to include Huawei technology in their 5G rollouts.
Shaub, whose term was set to end in 2018, persisted in trying to do his job under the Trump administration, becoming something of an unlikely bureaucratic hero.
Rumours persist Radradra is set to walk out on the NRL to join French rugby union and there were conflicting messages from his family in Fiji as to what his plans were.
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However, speculation persists that the 30-year-old is set to leave Madrid.
