as in to perform
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the anonymity of the Web allows pranksters to perpetrate their hoaxes with impunity
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Recent Examples of perpetrate
Deputy District Attorney Ross Garcia described the vicious attack, allegedly perpetrated by 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler.
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Peter D'abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Though the ideas of modern political Zionism long predate the Holocaust, Israel was established by the world community in response to the unimaginable atrocities and extermination perpetrated by the Nazis, who murdered one out of every three Jews on the planet.
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Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
The crimes perpetrated against these victims are unspeakable.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Benn’s antics draw fine While the Wild have generally kept their cool and refused to retaliate at some of the on-ice malfeasance perpetrated by Stars forward Jamie Benn over the course of five games, the NHL apparently has had enough of his antics.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
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Peter D'abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Though the ideas of modern political Zionism long predate the Holocaust, Israel was established by the world community in response to the unimaginable atrocities and extermination perpetrated by the Nazis, who murdered one out of every three Jews on the planet.
—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
The crimes perpetrated against these victims are unspeakable.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Benn’s antics draw fine While the Wild have generally kept their cool and refused to retaliate at some of the on-ice malfeasance perpetrated by Stars forward Jamie Benn over the course of five games, the NHL apparently has had enough of his antics.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
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The superstar performed at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Monday, as well as last night, on her Lux Tour.
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Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
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That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
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This allows the chef to charge for more hours of cooking and allows the client to get several days worth of meal planning accomplished in one visit.
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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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On Wednesday, July 1, investigators executed a search warrant at the pair's residence on the 2400 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, where both suspects were taken into custody.
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More than half of Gen Zers said doing work that was personally fulfilling was within their top three priorities, and 25% ranked helping and caring for others up top, as well.
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The commission just fulfilled one of its primary duties, forwarding to Mayor Barbara Lee a shortlist of finalists to be considered for the job of the Oakland Police Department’s next permanent chief.
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But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.
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Not everything is going to come back at once, not every sector is going to be able to generate the same bipartisan enthusiasm as every other sector, but what is key is to be open to the question of where results have been achieved.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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Other states implemented restrictions earlier in the year, including New Mexico, which banned many consumer fireworks in April.
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Even after President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, not every state was eager to implement the new law.
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“Perpetrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetrate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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