permanent
Example Sentences
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Other proposed changes, including making refugees wait 20 years -- up from the current five -- before they can apply for permanent residency, will require parliamentary approval.
From Barron's
United's powerbrokers, though, may be wary of moving too fast by making a permanent appointment.
From BBC
This includes doubling the time it takes most migrants to gain permanent residency rights in the UK from five to 10 years.
From BBC
Research in Taiwan found that by age nine, children who drank bubble tea regularly were 1.7 times more likely to develop cavities in their permanent teeth.
From Science Daily
Since then, Spurs have sacked three permanent managers, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta - in charge for the past six years - has developed his side into consistent title contenders.
From BBC
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