perennial
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He is "a political veteran and perennial presidential prospect with name recognition few in his party can match," Gi-Wook Shin, a sociology professor at Stanford University, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The result was a perennial contender led by a man whose 6.5 years in charge make him the longest tenured manager in England’s top division.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The "Economic Cities" programme was also aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy away from oil, which has been a perennial imperative in the Kingdom for decades.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
While the original Roy Ayers recording is 50 years old, the song is a perennial, and especially alive in the summer — because it is a quintessential summer jam.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
One of their most prominent examples was the former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson, the perennial all-star and one-time NBA Most Valuable Player.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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