perpetuate
verb
Examples of perpetuate in a Sentence
Ana S. Iltis, CNN, 26 June 2024
The Present Opposing scientists find no clear evidence for gender bias in academic science
The researchers rebuked writers, scholars, and public figures for lazily perpetuating the notion of widespread gender bias in academic science.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
Unfortunately, many nurses share this fate and are disappointed with the harsh reality this industry perpetuates.
—Reis Wellness Services, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
Smith is urging Judge Aileen Cannon to modify Trump’s release conditions there to suppress Trump from perpetuating an unfounded claim that Biden had been preparing to assassinate him when the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in 2022.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 June 2024
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perpetuate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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perpetuate
transitive verb
Note: Courts will not allow the perpetuation of testimony at a pretrial proceeding if it appears to be an attempt to fish for useful material.
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