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perennial

puh re nee uhl

  • n  (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
  • a  lasting three seasons or more
    the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant
  • s  lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
    perennial happiness
  • s  recurring again and again
    perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements

  • The government ignoring protests by the environmentalists finally gave in to the demands of the public and vowed to solve the perennial problem of floods by constructing a dam.
  • Complicating matters is Thailand's perennial wild card: the military.
  • Consumer activist and perennial third-party Presidential candidate Ralph Nader talks about his new book, "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!," a "practical utopia" in which a group .
News & Articles

  • Ex-Ufc Welterweight Fitch Focuses On Fledgling Wsof
    The Ultimate Fighting Championship's decision to release perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch this year was one of the more surprising news stories in mixed martial arts. His recent string of comments critical of the organization probably shouldn't
    June 14, 2013 - Las Vegas Review-Journal
  • Boulder troupe resumes popular Ballet in the Park
    Broomfield ballet lovers have long enjoyed a perennial family outing that has only grown in popularity over the years. Ballet in the Park, a community function of Boulder Ballet, is in its ninth season and will visit the Broomfield Amphitheater Sunday for a night of dance. Enthusiasts are encouraged to come early, bring a picnic and enjoy the romantic juxtaposition of casual and royal that is ...
    June 13, 2013 - Boulder Daily Camera
  • Sleepers the OKC Thunder Should Nab in 2013 NBA Draft
    A perennial championship contender when healthy, the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to bolster their already formidable lineup by adding some sleepers in this month’s draft.   With the No. 12, the No. 29 and the No. 32 picks, the Thunder are in solid position to either trade up on draft night or develop some young talent. The organization’s last three lottery picks have been remarkable ...
    June 13, 2013 - Bleacher Report
Quotes

  • Barack Obama in AFP
    Ralph Nader's trying to get attention. He's become a perennial political candidate,Obama said last week. "There's a better way to get some traction than to make an inflammatory statement like the one he made."
  • Jimmie Johnson in SI.com
    I don't see (being a perennial contender) as a burden, and I don't think anyone on our race team does,Johnson said after wrapping up his first Nextel Cup championship Sunday with a ninth-place finish that followed five straight top-two...

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