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perpetuate

Definition for perpetuate

verb as in keep going

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But others, as well as teachers and education experts, warn that the indoctrination risks spawning a jingoistic, unquestioning generation that will perpetuate Russian warmongering.

The myth had begun early on, which can sometimes perpetuate itself.

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The complaints also allege other facility staff knew about and facilitated abuse, perpetuating a culture of impunity.

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Industry experts at the time said the image put off potential Oscar voters and upset Black activists who claimed he was perpetuating demeaning racial stereotypes.

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Angelides added he feels there seems to be "a desire to perpetuate myths and falsehoods" around Maccabi Tel Aviv and its fans.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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