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[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Other research has shown permanent daylight saving could lead to more vehicle collisions with pedestrians because of darker morning commutes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

The two-euro handling fee is a permanent levy but the three-euro duty on low-value packages is a temporary measure in place until July 1, 2028.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust said "the shocking loss of Eleanor has left a permanent mark on us all".

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

About 50 million years ago, during the particularly warm early Eocene, global temperatures were approximately 10°C higher than today, and the polar regions had no permanent ice.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Before her stood a dozen men with fair, red-cheeked complexions and eyes in a permanent squint.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood


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