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[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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For example, one Hood County data center proposal shows a peak construction workforce of 2,000 dropping to a permanent workforce of 220, according to the project’s concept plan.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“Renoir” may be a delicate wisp of a film, but it’s flecked with thoughtful questioning about whether childhood’s sorrows leave permanent scars on us as adults.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Germany moved to end its dependence on Russian energy, a transition made permanent when the Nord Stream pipelines were damaged by sabotage in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The appointment of a permanent CEO will nevertheless be a near-term focus for investors, alongside the ramp up of the Kalgoorlie plant, says Macquarie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Many miles later, they put real, permanent distance between them and the eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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