That's a permanent shift, and nothing's going to reverse it.

But they also say these developments are unlikely to influence more fundamental and seemingly permanent shifts in the workplace.

Opinion is split on whether or not this represents a permanent shift or just a temporary trend.

And none, except Vietnam, has made a definite, permanent shift to socialism.

They produced a short-term yet permanent shift in the experience of place.

Even if she frees all the drones from the Collective's control, who's to say it'll be a permanent shift?

"This would have to be something that you perceive to be a permanent shift."

Some users report insights into the way the mind works, and some experience permanent shifts in their life perspective.

Officials in both parties speculated today about whether the Democratic victory would prove a momentary or permanent shift.

The other part is what has already been done - the massive and permanent shift in funding from local to central taxation.