permanently

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When the last lights switch off in the Ed Sullivan Theater, the curtain also drops, perhaps permanently, on the brand of surreal comedy that former “Late Show” host David Letterman gifted to broadcast TV.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The earliest you can claim benefits is 62, but that would permanently reduce your benefit by up to 30%.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition permanently altered how the city was perceived, both domestically and abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The exemptions would sunset in 2032 so legislators could review the bill’s effect before deciding whether to enact the policy permanently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

His left leg was permanently damaged from an accident eleven years before, when a trolley crashed into his horse-drawn carriage.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple