perpetuating

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Instead, Hyderabad itself was abolished, in 1948, by the postcolonial Republic of India—and with it all dreams of perpetuating the 1,300-year-old caliphal tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

At the risk of perpetuating a silly cliche, it’s not uncommon to hear people in Los Angeles refer to their psychics or mediums as casually as they refer to their therapists or masseuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Gingles, the Supreme Court has interpreted Section 2 as an exercise of the latter—redressing racism rather than perpetuating it, in harmony with the Constitution.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

"In my experience, a lot of young men have found the apps toxic too... They are perpetuating a value system that doesn't value human complexity or awkwardness."

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

My heart told me that I was a Thembu, that I had been raised and sent to school so that I could play a special role in perpetuating the kingship.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela