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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Iran has demanded a permanent end to attacks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Eventually, they reach the bottom electrode, creating a permanent connection that short-circuits the device and leaves it stuck in the on state.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Iran has so far rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to the war and the lifting of sanctions against the country.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The negotiations, which involve regional mediators, are for a truce that could lead to a permanent end to the war with Iran, though the chances for a breakthrough remain slim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

To their distress, however, the cure was not permanent.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield