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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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And recently Israel agreed to return to her rabbinical roots, taking a one-year position as interim rabbi at Congregation Emeth while the temple’s board searches for a permanent rabbi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

If those tanks top out, Tehran will be forced to shut in active wells—a drastic measure risking permanent infrastructure damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The band cancelled numerous shows of their US tour in 2019 after he ruptured a vocal cord and was warned that carrying on could lead to permanent damage.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Congress should make write-offs for investments in structures permanent, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Bliss claimed that he had chosen his permanent medical staff at the request of the president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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