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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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This is much faster than other routes to permanent residency, such as asylum.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

On Polymarket, there’s a 38% implied chance of a permanent deal by the end of April and a 55% probability of one by the end of May.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The biggest question in the event of LIV’s permanent closure will be what happens to the superstars who signed up and find themselves suddenly out of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The agency, known as LACAHSA, bills itself as a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing with offers of construction loans, permanent loans, rental subsidies and other types of funding products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

It was tedious work and sometimes the fumes gave me headaches that lingered all day, but I knew it wasn’t permanent.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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