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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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According to Essayli, Mafi is "an Iranian national who became a lawful permanent resident of the United States in 2016".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

If you have a temporary or permanent restraining order in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The company also hired executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles to find a new permanent CEO.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Immigration laws have since changed and there is now a two-year temporary visa that expats must apply for first before they can seek a permanent visa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

We wouldn’t be interring him in the Atlantic, but a pauper’s grave was just as permanent.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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