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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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A second violation results in a one-year suspension, while a third violation results in a permanent ban from future IPO allocations.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Both will assume their positions July 1 and BP said a recruitment process is under way to appoint a permanent head of the downstream business.

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

He had a knit skullcap and a permanent squint from working in the sun.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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