Fugitive
Fugitive adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Usage example: had fugitive thoughts of leaving town after finishing high school but never acted on them
Perpetual
Perpetual adjective - Lasting forever.
Usage example: an immature jerk who seemed to be in a state of perpetual adolescence
Both words in one sentence
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Perpetual Tourist: At the very end of the film, we see that the fugitive lovers have fallen into this lifestyle after fleeing to Mexico.
Source: Film / The Chase -
Useful, since he spends so much of his life as a perpetual fugitive.
Source: MacGyvering
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