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is perpetuating

  • present progressive of perpetuate (3rd person singular).

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“A blanket prohibition for use of anti-obesity medication is an antiquated way of thinking and does not recognize obesity as a disease and is perpetuating health disparities,” Kraftson said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2023

The algorithm is designed to ensure as many people as possible click on the ads - but Global Witness says it is perpetuating and even amplifying biases already built into recruitment.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2021

Gauvry contends the biomedical industry is perpetuating consumption of crabs in Asia and contributing to their decline.

From Reuters Aug. 1, 2019

The Times is perpetuating the notion that these clowns deserve serious analysis.

From New York Times Feb. 25, 2016

The majority of my interactions with online friends is perpetuating some injoke so arcane that nobody remembers how it started or what it actually means.

From Salon Feb. 17, 2013