21.   But Powell also cautioned that hopes for peace will be destroyed if violence persists.

22.   But violence persists on a daily basis in areas near the Line of Control, which divides Kashmir between the two countries.

23.   Despite a tenuous cease-fire and an August peace agreement, low-level violence persists.

24.   Despite such tentative efforts to break the ice, violence persisted in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

25.   Despite the Israeli moves, the violence persisted Tuesday with several exchanges of gunfire.

26.   Despite the moves toward restraint, violence persisted in some spots.

27.   Even as leaders sparred over the recommendations, the violence persisted.

28.   Even as leaders sparred over the recommendations, the violence persisted Tuesday.

29.   Even as the talks were taking place Saturday night, violence persisted.

30.   He also suggested he might use greater military force should the violence persist.