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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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They worshipped in a two-bedroom apartment while the group raised money to build a more permanent mosque—a spiritual home that would deepen their roots in their hometown.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Lord McDonald, who was permanent secretary between 2015 and 2020, said details from the "confidential" vetting process would "never be shared with No 10 or the prime minister".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

And recently Israel agreed to return to her rabbinical roots, taking a one-year position as interim rabbi at Congregation Emeth while the temple’s board searches for a permanent rabbi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Coventry City's promotion to the Premier League means the loan move of Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka, 28, from Brentford will become permanent.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Presumably I was to wait for a superior officer to come in—a final training, or at least a debriefing of instructions before I was assigned a permanent duty station.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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