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permanently
(per¦man|ent¦ly)
Pronunciation:
/ˈpəːm(ə)nəntli/
adverb
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all time:
his lungs are permanently damaged
in a way that lasts or continues without interruption; continually:
we need to be permanently vigilant
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