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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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While Mr. Ace opted to paint his permanent mural at Inglewood High School United on his own, he was sure to include the community theme into his work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Spirit’s permanent grounding on May 2 made it the highest-profile airline casualty in decades—and set off a dash as rival carriers and airports look to fill the void it left behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Even temporary periods of weight reduction can still provide important health benefits and improve quality of life, even if the weight loss is not permanent.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

His impressive body of work since his interim appointment has put the 44-year-old in pole position to become the club's next permanent boss.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

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




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