Sentence examples for there was persistent from inspiring English sources

In 13 knees (2.6%) of 13 patients there was persistent discomfort due to wound irritation for more than three months.

In the Colombo newspapers, there was persistent talk of Hambantota's transformation into a world-class city.

On the Israeli right, there was persistent bitterness over Sharon's "disengagement" policy, under which he withdrew Israeli settlers and troops from Gaza.

Yet there was persistent suspicion that these things really do occur, a notion the Kennel Club and its American counterpart, the American Kennel Club, were eager to dispel.

Given the commercial struggles of the club, there was persistent speculation that the team might be moved (Philadelphia was often suggested), and Garber acknowledged that relocation was considered.

Thereafter, although national income continued to increase (nearly quadrupling between 1851 and 1911), there was persistent pressure on profit margins, with a price fall that lasted until the mid-1890s.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio spearheaded an investigation into the president's documents earlier this year, eventually concluding there were persistent questions about their validity.

There were persistent rumours that it was a takeover target.

Besides the dramatic dangers, there were persistent discomforts.

There are persistent ­rumours that he's more like 74.

There are persistent leaks under the kitchen and bathroom sinks.