In both cases, the increase persisted over the nine months covered by the study.

It may make an appearance further north but the light rain will persist, especially over high ground.

But concerns persist over the project's impact on parking, even though it has its own 150-car lot.

Doubts persist over this, and they need to be addressed.

Although the convention went better than most people had expected, concerns persisted over the recession.

Nevertheless, the idea of the island persisted for well over a century and was included in many maps.

We do need a plan of action should this mass persist over the next couple of weeks.

Concerns persist over the redevelopment's impact on traffic and the environment.

Symptoms may persist over one year after termination of exposure.

Nevertheless, the political leanings of the two cities have persisted over the years to the present.