Example Sentences

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Any time I write about race or the criminal legal system, I get lots of letters from readers saying that I am perpetuating racism by bringing up race.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2021

“No, perpetuate means to keep something going!' Like I am perpetuating your stupidity, Adina thought. “

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray