1.   These persisted even at the height of the war.

2.   A similar stalemate persists at the Canadian Embassy, where two North Koreans have been holed up since last weekend, their fate still under negotiation.

3.   But along the border unemployment persists at two and three times the national rate, and incomes remain far below state and national averages.

4.   But along the border, unemployment persists at two and three times the national rate, and incomes remain far below state and national averages.

5.   But fear persists at the company.

6.   But here along the border, unemployment persists at two and three times the national rate and incomes remain far below state and national averages.

7.   But many unresolved problems and divisions persist at Adelphi.

8.   Despite the improvement, economic insecurity persists at virtually the level of a year ago, according to the new poll.

9.   If a guest persists beyond two room inspections, especially at a busy hour, the front desk may run out of patience.