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permanence

[pur-muh-nuhns] / ˈpɜr mə nəns /


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He attended more than a dozen schools and found permanence “not in places or friendships, but in the movies,” which he loved from childhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Like so many other TV personalities in 2026, she cannot move her forehead, giving her already steely vibe the facial permanence of a screengrab.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

I also like the idea of creating a permanence in the playfulness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He longed for a sense of place, of belonging, and of permanence.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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