permanent

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The countries with the most influence are delaying funding, the U.S. and China, both permanent members of the U.N.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Scientists say climate change is driving a major and potentially permanent transformation in the Arctic Ocean, disrupting the marine food chain from the bottom up.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

It’s one of those cooking tricks that seems random and like it doesn’t actually add anything but immediately earns a permanent place in your rotation once you try it.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

It will be a neat coincidence if it turns out Manchester United's first signing since Michael Carrick was confirmed as their new permanent head coach turns out to be a central midfielder.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

This typically occurs when animals are isolated from each other by a physical barrier or another permanent form of isolation, ultimately leading to reproductive incompatibility.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee