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permanent

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But they ultimately proved not to provide a permanent change in their fortunes, but a momentary respite.

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Only about 18,000 of them were also lawful permanent residents, the department said.

Back then, texts and photos posted on social media such as Facebook and Instagram were more permanent.

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With subsidies for permanent housing reduced, advocates say 170,000 people could return to homelessness.

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But circumstances can change, and a permanent prohibition against Ukrainian membership would foreclose a step that may become necessary.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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