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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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They should improve upon the investment provisions in the tax act by making all the expensing provisions permanent, for instance.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

This evolved into the permanent Screening Partnership Program in 2004, which exists today with 20 enrolled airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The governing body of the Church in Wales has approved a bill to make a blessing of same-sex marriages permanent.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The herb garden remains unplanted, and Lindsay’s vague plans for a “bespoke” B&B are on permanent hold, as are Josh’s musical aspirations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This typically occurs when animals are isolated from each other by a physical barrier or another permanent form of isolation, ultimately leading to reproductive incompatibility.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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