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self-perpetuating

[self-per-pech-oo-ey-ting, self-] / ˈsɛlf pərˈpɛtʃ uˌeɪ tɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /






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UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

And male monopolies on power tend to be self-perpetuating: Only when a critical mass of women run and win does it begin to feel possible that women can run for office and win.

From Slate Nov. 22, 2025

According to Dr. Thierry, it may be that persistent overproduction of NETs, fueled by self-perpetuating inflammatory and thrombotic loops, exacerbates disease severity.

From Science Daily Nov. 13, 2025

Reynolds is an experienced recruiter who knows unemployment can be a self-perpetuating cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2025

So will those who favor the modern trend to built-in obsolescence, for chemical control is self-perpetuating, needing frequent and costly repetition.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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