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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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That first "straw poll" will be followed by an unspecified number of similar votes until one candidate can secure the required nine votes without a veto from any of the five permanent members.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

However, a conditional obligation to buy based on appearances, goals or triggers such as European qualification could be interpreted either way, depending on how likely it is that Garnacho ultimately completes a permanent move.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Negotiations for a permanent agreement have repeatedly failed, including a preliminary peace deal signed by both sides in June.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

One place that recently adopted permanent daylight saving time is British Columbia.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

For by now, in addition to the workers whom we wanted to initiate into the system, we had three more permanent boarders: Thea Dacosta, Meta Monsanto, and Mary Itallie.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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