perpetuation
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Vinit’s sister-in-law describes the perpetuation of his life, especially if his bodily autonomy is indeed being transferred to his ex-wife’s decision-making, as “cruel.”
From Slate • Dec. 8, 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
"He devoted his life to the continued perpetuation of his father's legacy," the Center said.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024
He would also be struck by the dramatically elevated significance of one particular institutional force in the perpetuation and deepening of those patterns: the criminal justice system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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