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as in forever
for all time
a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions
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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show
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Recent Examples of perpetually
Plus each new project has the potential to bring in new viewers who enter the whole franchise ecosystem and should get carried along just like all the characters inside the story, an ever-expanding audience that mirrors the perpetually growing interior logic of the fictional world.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
His predatory lifestyle leaves him perpetually bloodied and battered.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fiercely protective, perpetually pushy, this Rose would do anything for her girls.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The Mandarin Hide Tasty craft cocktails and retro speakeasy vibes keep this beloved bar — that’s been a staple along Central Avenue since 2010 — perpetually popping.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
His predatory lifestyle leaves him perpetually bloodied and battered.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fiercely protective, perpetually pushy, this Rose would do anything for her girls.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The Mandarin Hide Tasty craft cocktails and retro speakeasy vibes keep this beloved bar — that’s been a staple along Central Avenue since 2010 — perpetually popping.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Designed to be forever staples in any sister or brotherhood, TRENDZIO celebrates the elegance of the Divine Nine communities by bedazzling timeless pieces with engraved letters or gemstones in unique color combinations.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Causes of Window Drafts Aging Windows Even the best windows don't last forever.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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His desire to be a pilot fits a personality that’s constantly looking to push himself.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Over the rest of that 45-year span, USC has been a program constantly stumbling over itself.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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While public perception of the Yankees’ player development isn’t always favorable, multiple coaches no longer with the organization said opposing teams see the Bombers as a model to follow.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Throughout his life, Carter always remembered Rickover’s question.Thomas Bostick, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Back in 2019, Trump went on to lambaste California and Newsom for continually reaching out to Washington for aid to combat the fires.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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He’s continually kept Philipp Kurashev out of the lineup because he’s been a liability.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Match of the Day has been airing for six decades and this is the first time it will be permanently hosted by women, although it has been hosted by women down the years on a temporary basis.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Brighton & Hove Albion David Weir became technical director on an interim basis in February 2022, then permanently three months later, when Dan Ashworth left for Newcastle.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Early treatment almost invariably affords better outcomes.Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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That said, when called upon, Wrexham’s trio of senior goalkeepers have all invariably delivered.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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