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Perpetuate

Definition

(formal) To continue or cause something to continue, especially something bad or unpleasant, for a long time; to prolong or extend the existence of something.

Example Sentences

1The company's outdated business model will perpetuate the decline in sales unless it is revised.
2Does the media perpetuate stereotypes by portraying certain groups in a limited way?
3The government's policies have been criticized for perpetuating inequality and social injustice.
4Try not to perpetuate the myth that success is solely dependent on hard work and talent.
5There is a concern that the new law will perpetuate the existing power imbalance between different social classes.

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