perpetuated

Example Sentences

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A well-meaning attempt to mitigate suffering by collective effort instead perpetuated it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

There is a bizarre universe built around the prestige and untouchability of the court that is first and foremost perpetuated by the people on the court.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

“At the time,” Nacua posted on Instagram, “I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

"What we really need is to flip the dial on that," he says."Otherwise, if we don't do that, we will continue to see these inequalities perpetuated."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Nineteenth-century news media perpetuated the belief that young women were passive, incapable of deep thought or deep deception.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock