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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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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

Roscosmos has used both temporary and permanent sealants as part of its leak mitigation efforts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s not a fleeting mention on Pride night, it’s a permanent record.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I thought you wouldn’t be allowed either. Getting your ears pierced is a lot more permanent than dressing up for Halloween.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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