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perpetuation

[per-pech-oo-ey-shuhn] / pərˌpɛtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /












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Chris Sununu is a courageous ally in the perpetuation of civil society, of the peaceful interface between business and government.

From Slate • Sep. 19, 2025

He was referring to the societal and systemic factors that contribute to the perpetuation of poverty, like economic inequity, discrimination and inadequate social safety nets.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Like the majority, I find myself morally unable to endorse the perpetuation of this mass atrocity.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

For decades, the trend has induced anxiety among Jewish leaders in America who fret that it threatens the perpetuation of the Jewish people.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Their professional prestige, sometimes their very jobs depend on the perpetuation of chemical methods.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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