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
In exchange, the Eagles are expected to receive the type of valuable draft capital that Roseman has used to build the foundations of a perennial contender.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
In 2022, perennial Spanish champions Barcelona signed Lopez on her 16th birthday, and two months later she became the youngest debutant in the club's professional history.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
It’s a perennial pathogen, highly contagious and extremely deadly, and its occasional flareups could threaten a global disaster.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
He accepted the ironic smiles of the owner of the house, Blanca’s grimaces, and the perennial distraction of Clara, who, even after a year, was still asking him his name.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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