perennial

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Once a perennial takeover candidate, it built a dominant cystic-fibrosis franchise and became an acquirer in its own right, spreading its bets from gene editing to pain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Team-mate Stina Blackstenius, an even more perennial substitute, dwarfs Kelly's impact as a substitute.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Black and white is a perennial favorite of the stars, and best actress nominee Rose Byrne embraced it, while also adopting the spring trend in a strapless black Dior gown covered in white blooms.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Even as the Premier League era began, they were perennial cup finalists – winning League Cups in 1989 and 1990.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In fact, housing was a fundamental and perennial concern, dating back to slavery days, a festering sore which was often decried by community leaders, white and black, but which never seemed to heal.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson