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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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That makes the rich especially valuable in a representative democracy like the U.S., where policy is normally shaped by the play of public opinion, competition among interest groups and the weight of a permanent bureaucracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

How many of those moves are permanent is not known, but they reflect a cohort of the displaced population more likely to gain stability.

From Los Angeles Times

Located about an hour outside of Atlanta, the museum is constantly rotating its exhibits, both from its permanent collection and in its four temporary galleries.

From The Wall Street Journal

They eliminate the so-called “permanent chassis requirement,” which builders have been groaning about for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

A real, permanent ceasefire is the first step toward stability, but it must be followed by the rapid restoration of healthcare and education, with sustained investment in psychosocial and mental health support.

From Los Angeles Times