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3
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perennial(adjective, enduring, permanent, recurrent, perpetual)
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ancient
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1
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accumulate
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constant(permanent, recurrent, perpetual, long-term, lifelong)
1
continual(permanent, recurrent, perpetual, long-term, lifelong)
1
continuing(fundamental, permanent, operating, recurrent, perpetual)
1
deep-rooted(adjective, permanent, innate, inherent, long-term)
1
deep-seated(adjective, ingrained)
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deep down
1
durable(permanent, recurrent, perpetual, long-term, lifelong)
1
elderly
1
endless(permanent, long-term, lifelong)
1
enduring(permanent, recurrent, perpetual, long-term, lifelong)
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