perennial
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It’s a perennial pathogen, highly contagious and extremely deadly, and its occasional flareups could threaten a global disaster.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
The cruel realities of baseball suggest that 34-year-olds with a résumé like his don’t magically transform into perennial All-Stars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
State spending has outpaced California’s strong revenue growth by about 10%, creating a perennial budget shortfall, defined as a structural deficit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The Chinese money plant is a perennial species native to China's Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The disarming simplicity of the statement, combined with its quasi-Delphic character, has made the Farewell Address a perennial candidate for historical commentary.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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