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[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Hocutt said in a statement Monday: “As we have said before, we do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at the same event, said the drop in oil use isn’t permanent.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“We do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility,” Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Whatever divide arose between Coe and Pulte apparently wasn’t deep or permanent.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 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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