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[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Local groups that oppose ICE’s efforts celebrated the ruling and pledged to continue applying pressure until there is a permanent ruling ensuring the building will never operate as a detention center.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Jones said that while the government will do everything in its power to find a permanent solution to the crisis and offset its impact, "what happens abroad will still affect us here at home".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Jobs left, returned as interim CEO in 1997, then permanent CEO in 2000.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The law also allows children to request the permanent deletion of a video in which they feature after they turn 18.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The move to permanent quarters came the second week in October.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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