85 entries under persistent topic. ×

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chronic(adjective, set, continue, fixed)
19
confirmed(adjective, continue, certain, determined, usual)
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set(verb, adjective, continue, certain, usual)
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fixed(verb, adjective, set, certain, usual)
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rooted(verb, adjective, certain, determined, usual)
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settled(adjective, set, continue, certain, determined)
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continuing(adjective, familiar, fixed, established)
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stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, firm, determined)
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enduring(adjective, certain, familiar, limited, definite)
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incurable(adjective, fixed, established, hardened)
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lasting(adjective, fixed, recurrent, perpetual)
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long-lived(adjective, familiar, established, hardened)
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obstinate(adjective, firm, determined, usual, regular)
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abiding(adjective, certain, limited, definite)
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lifelong(adjective, familiar, fixed, established)
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usual(adjective, determined, regular, routine, normal)
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constant(familiar, usual, fixed, established)
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firm(adjective, certain, familiar, usual, limited)
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long-standing(adjective, continuous, hardened, lasting)
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steadfast(adjective, certain, determined, usual, regular)
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