perpetuate
Example Sentences
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“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
We must not assume that liberty will perpetuate itself or that institutions will function without the trust and discipline of those they serve.
At the risk of perpetuating a silly cliche, it’s not uncommon to hear people in Los Angeles refer to their psychics or mediums as casually as they refer to their therapists or masseuses.
From Los Angeles Times
I could no longer perpetuate a cycle of delusion, waiting for our right time to come.
From Los Angeles Times
Canada's federal government blocked that idea, rejecting a solution it said perpetuated the whales' exploitation.
From Barron's
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