permanent

Example Sentences

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Mr Ahmed, a US permanent resident, had warned that being detained and possibly deported would tear him away from his American wife and child.

From BBC

Once it ended, the San Mateo Police Department — an agency consisting of 116 sworn officers — converted Fair’s role to a permanent position as the agency’s first-ever mental health clinician.

From Los Angeles Times

The United States this month announced its permanent lifting of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investments to Syria after years of economic isolation.

From Barron's

Ahmed holds US permanent residency, commonly known as a "green card."

From Barron's

While the process of finding a permanent replacement for Justin Welby has taken time, it has all been done by the book, and the choice has been welcomed by many, though not all.

From BBC