permanent

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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

Executives with the nonprofit groups that run the Inside Safe facilities said the restrictions are needed to protect residents, keeping them on track to find permanent housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He installed Blanche as her temporary replacement, in what White House officials say may be an audition for the permanent job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It was the permanent secretary in the department at the time, Sir David Normington.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The angry bubbles have taken up permanent residence inside my stomach.

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