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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Last year, the Royal Navy effectively ended its permanent naval fighting presence in the Gulf for the first time since the early 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The UK government has consulted on immigration rule changes and a decision on the permanent residency of migrant workers already living in the UK is yet to be made.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Most brokers penalize investors who quickly sell SpaceX IPO shares, with penalties ranging from temporary to permanent bans on future IPOs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Belting or pushing a developing voice too far can be detrimental to the child’s voice, and can result in permanent damage.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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