permanent

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As a permanent resident, Mami could easily travel back and forth between Anaheim and El Cargadero when others had to wait for years for visas or come into el Norte without papers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It was the permanent secretary in the department at the time, Sir David Normington.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Our profitability surge might be long-lasting, or even permanent.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I couldn’t get that permanent marker out. Even my toddlers know better than to draw on their clothes.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko