permanently

Example Sentences

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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 players liked him and were keen to see him named manager permanently.

From BBC • 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

Many acquired and lost land several times before settling more permanently.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz