Sentence examples for there were persistent from inspiring English sources

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 were persistent intimations of violence: an ax, a pistol.

There were persistent shoulder problems and chronic back pain.

There were persistent allegations that detectives had suggested the lawyer as a target to loyalists.

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

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

There are persistent leaks under the kitchen and bathroom sinks.

But there are persistent rumors of clandestine stocks that terrorists might be able to tap.

There are persistent rumors that rogue nations like Iraq and North Korea have clandestine supplies.