permanent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For now, the hope is that the talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran will lead to a permanent ceasefire.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Eventually, a permanent settlement of sorts will be established, acting as a base camp for future expeditions deeper into space.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“We see scope for the discount to narrow from 40% to 25-30% as Thacker Pass milestones are achieved and a permanent CEO is appointed,” Morgans says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“But will the cease-fire hold and can talks lead to a permanent cessation of hostilities?”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But with zero, TT meant 61; 3,601 was written as T^T. Zero was born out of the need to give any given sequence of Babylonian digits a unique, permanent meaning.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife