in perpetuity

Example Sentences

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In hearings this year, the California’s Department of Finance said the program was meant to run for a limited time and expressed concern about funding it in perpetuity from the state budget.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Until recently, foreign nationals were only eligible to stand for election to Holyrood if they had indefinite leave to remain - an immigration status allowing them to live and work in the UK in perpetuity.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A bank official said that the bank’s reasoning was that the debt owed ensured that the customers were slaves to the bank in perpetuity.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Huyghe’s ecosystems are difficult for museums and collectors to display in perpetuity, making “A::Light” a rare exception because it will be free to see and perpetually on view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

It was his job to set the memory in perpetuity.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline