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

There's a perpetual conflict between entertainment and responsibility in reality TV shows, because conflict drives the story, said Hemmings, author of Familiar Strangers: The Psychology of our Relationship with Fame in the Age of Visibility.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The perpetual futures contracts on Hyperliquid often involve substantial amounts of leverage, meaning a small move in the underlying asset can potentially wipe out a trader’s whole account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The new offering will mark the only licensed S&P 500 perpetual futures contract, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

China’s frequent unity and Europe’s perpetual disunity both have a long history.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond