Asked why the reports persist, he replied, "I guess people really like spy stories."

Reports of corruption in the new government persist, and organized crime appears to continue.

But reports persist of clashes elsewhere in the country.

However, reports persist of continuing social discrimination, although the extent is disputed, and has entered into the political conflict.

Reports of the supposed sale of the scrap to Japan persisted.

"Report to the Old Man," the voice persisted, "at once."

After the loss to Douglas, the reports persisted that Tyson was drinking heavily.

For several weeks, reports persisted that the Yankees would try to sign Mark Lemke to play second base.

Additional reports of Staley's deteriorating condition persisted in the midst of the sessions.

Reports persist that President Najibullah will be eased out by the Soviets for two reasons.