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permanently

[pur-muh-nuhnt-lee] / ˈpɜr məˌnənt li /
ADVERB
for all time
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However, if large amounts of carbon leak out before the particles reach the seafloor, less carbon may be permanently stored in sediments than previously believed.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Scores of protesters marched a mile from the site of the hazardous blaze to the meeting, chanting as they walked that the warehouse had poisoned their community and they wanted it removed permanently.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The place: Opened in November 2025, One&Only’s first U.S. resort occupies 240 acres, bordered by more than 17,000 acres of permanently protected land.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Oil prices fell more than one percent, extending a retreat seen since the United States and Iran began talks to end their conflict and keep the Strait of Hormuz open permanently.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Only Mr. Lincoln was talking about slavery splitting the whole country in two—“I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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