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permanence

[pur-muh-nuhns] / ˈpɜr mə nəns /


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Apparently, when it comes to shreds and zest, I possess the object permanence of a baby.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Some misalignments suggested by the index have an air of permanence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

And yet, like many a restless wanderer, he craved a sense of place and permanence, which in one way or another is the theme of all his houses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

"I wanted to have some permanence," he said.

From BBC May 13, 2026

“So, I’ve been thinking about permanence lately, and how we live our lives without the world ever noticing we’ve come and gone,” Lydia said as the end credits rolled.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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