perpetual

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They repeatedly moved to dismiss the treason count, noting that conviction required a “breach of allegiance, and can be committed by him only who owes allegiance either perpetual or temporary.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The 30-year-old previously told SiriusXM host Julia Cunningham she'd discovered she had "a perpetual back problem" during a gruelling, months-long training regime in the run-up to the show.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

While we continue to see great merit in letting more information flow into the market before making decisions, we also recognize that many investors are addicted to perpetual motion.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The launch marks the first licensed perpetual derivative contract based on the index.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Obiora was a year younger, veiy light- skinned, with honey-colored eyes behind thick glasses, and his mouth turned up at the sides in a perpetual smile.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie