as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
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Recent Examples of perpetuate
Outdated warning labels, for example, perpetuate fear and discourage women from seeking relief.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2025
According to workers suing, Apple has three policies that seemingly perpetuate and widen gender pay gaps.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
The latter also perpetuates a reliance on extractive industries, keeping the metaphorical wheels greased on the fossil fuel industry rather than encouraging it to begin winding down.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This cycle not only destabilizes families but perpetuates racial stereotypes about African American parenting.
—Jumara Perry, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2025
According to workers suing, Apple has three policies that seemingly perpetuate and widen gender pay gaps.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
The latter also perpetuates a reliance on extractive industries, keeping the metaphorical wheels greased on the fossil fuel industry rather than encouraging it to begin winding down.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This cycle not only destabilizes families but perpetuates racial stereotypes about African American parenting.
—Jumara Perry, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
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Another statue commemorates Rosa Parks, who in 1955 refused to give up her seat and move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, spurring the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by King and others.—
Bruce Finley,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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The day commemorates the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln signing the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Feb. 1, 1865, according to the California African American Museum.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Hosted by celebrated guitarist Jennifer Batten and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling, the evening will include live performances and presentations celebrating this year’s honorees.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lopez celebrated Benny Medina's big day with a very special accessory!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Now their jerseys are forever immortalized, together in rarified air.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Now, the 10-time All-Star outfielder will be immortalized in Cooperstown when he is inducted into the Hall on July 27.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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While McDonald's has previously collaborated with celebrities and athletes like , BTS, and Travis Scott, this marks a shift toward honoring women's sports and athletes like Reese.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Storied journalist Peter Maer will be honored with a prestigious award next month in a ceremony that will feature a fireside chat centered around antisemitism.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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