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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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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

Meanwhile, Mengele's wife had rented an apartment in Zurich, and applied for permanent residency.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Quantum Computing: This company is no stranger to uncertainty, given that it spent months searching for a permanent CEO before promoting Yuping Huang in January.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Yet peacetime brought no permanent relief from his inner war.

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




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