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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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He was loved by everyone who saw his act, and his partnership with Piff was a truly magical bond that will forever leave a lasting impact on our hearts.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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But while the official version speaks of a very hungover (and even feverish) Lou Reed being thoroughly incapacitated after having returned to the hotel at an ungodly hour, some branches of the legend claim label representatives actually lost him, and that for a while he was thought gone forever.Ana Leorne, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Such fear can lead to avoiding commitment altogether or hypervigilance in romantic relationships, where the individual constantly anticipates conflict.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 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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However, a 2023 DHS Inspector General report found that both the Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations did not always comply with these requirements.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt—remains strong but begins to slow, underscoring the importance of continually challenging yourself to stay sharp.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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What this Canada core has lacked through their ascent beginning in 2019 under John Herdman is the ability to win decisive games — particularly against stiff competition — continually.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Red Lobster permanently shuttered more than 120 restaurants in 2024.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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The most recent renovation included weatherproofing so that the ball can be permanently displayed in Times Square year-round.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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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 13 Jan. 2025.
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