Example Sentences

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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