permanent

Example Sentences

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The longer he stayed, the more frustrated he grew over the wait for permanent housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Soleimani Afshar and Hosseiny had their lawful permanent resident status in the United States revoked, Rubio said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II mission sped off to the moon Wednesday, and the space agency hopes eventually to build a permanent moon base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The woman's hairnet tugged her painted eyebrows up, which gave her a look of permanent surprise.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat