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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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"If obtaining permanent residency becomes difficult, people will see less benefit in staying in Japan for the long term," he said, adding that the weak yen and low wages may also push people away.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

In the same period, Chelsea have had seven different people in charge on a permanent basis, while Tottenham have had six as they too have tried to find a way to challenge for trophies.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

This is often a two-step process of temporary and then permanent status that takes several years.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

In 2020, Alfozan became a legal permanent resident in the U.S., and in 2022 joined the San Francisco-based logistics startup Nash, which connects businesses with third-party couriers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

I’d been surprised to learn that she and Sam were permanent residents of the mountain and would continue training alongside us when they weren’t being sent on missions.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin


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