permanent

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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Known for brightly lit, blue-floored stores, the brand opens its fourth permanent flagship in Malibu this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a post-coup period of emergency rule, Min Aung Hlaing served as both commander-in-chief of the armed forces and acting president, but to become permanent president he is constitutionally compelled to relinquish his military post.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The war is going to have a long-term, permanent impact,” said Mishaal Al Gergawi, an Emirati entrepreneur and writer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But all by myself, I felt the need to keep a permanent record of what I observed.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate