- present participle of perpetuate.
perpetuating
Example Sentences
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"They are therefore never neutral; when they present a distorted image of our planet, they risk perpetuating inaccurate representation that is passed down through generations."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Jane Doe 5 also seeks legal action against Frances Robinson, whom she accuses of perpetuating “a hostile work environment.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
His grandson's enrolment into the army - announced in July - is seen as perpetuating the family dynasty.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 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
The intensity with which the family undertook the defense had a self- perpetuating and escalating force: Reggie denied texting, the family backed him up, and Reggie, never someone to let others down, dug in deeper.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
