Synonyms for perpetuation

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1. prolongation, protraction, perpetuation, lengtheningnoun

   the act of prolonging something

   "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"

   Synonyms:
   continuation, lengthiness, extension, lengthening, protraction, prolongation

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1. List of paraphrases for "perpetuation":

   persistence, continuation, continuance

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How to use perpetuation in a sentence?

1. Henry Miller:

   The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to those who like the author himself are initiated into the mysteries. Communication then is secondary: it is perpetuation which is important. For this only one good reader is necessary.

2. Anthony Fauci:

   In the United States, even in the most strict lockdowns, only about 50 % of the country locked down -- that allowed for the perpetuation of the outbreak, which we never did get under very good control.

3. Janice Stillman:

   It's a symbol and manifestation and perpetuation of country values in life.

4. P. J. O'Rourke:

   Government isn't a good way to solve problems ... [G]overnment is concerned mostly with self-perpetuation and is subject to fantastic ideas about its own capabilities. ... [G]overnment is wasteful of the nation's resources, immune to common sense and subject to pressure from every half-organized bouquet of assholes. ... [G]overnment is distrustful of and disrespectful toward average Americans while being easily gulled by Americans with money, influence or fame.

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