This despite a 'strong and persistent' La Nina weather system in the Pacific - an effect which should lead to lower temperatures across the world.

尽管太平洋发生的“猛烈、持续性”的拉尼娜气候现象使世界范围内出现降温，但还是难撼今年的热度。

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Strong, persistent, endurance and hope, in the extension of the runway of the little white condensation!

坚定，执着，耐力与希望，在延伸的白色跑道中点点凝聚！

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Vows strong, competitive and persistent, is our goal.

誓做强者，竞争不息，是我们奋斗的目标。

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"Due to strong and persistent northerly winds, coastal flooding along portions of the Great Lakes is possible, " the National Weather Service warned.

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"The strong euro and the persistent dislocations in the money and credit markets will likely force the ECB to keep rates on hold for the foreseeable future, " said Holger Schmieding from Bank of America.

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Felix Semmelroth, director of cultural affairs in Frankfurt, describes Mr. Hollein as persistent and strong-willed.

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