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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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The fade proved investors are not yet pricing permanent escalation.

From MarketWatch

In 2006, he became a lawful permanent resident through marriage to an American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’d been surprised to learn that she and Sam were permanent residents of the mountain and would continue training alongside us when they weren’t being sent on missions.

From Literature

Other proposed changes, including making refugees wait 20 years -- up from the current five -- before they can apply for permanent residency, will require parliamentary approval.

From Barron's

United's powerbrokers, though, may be wary of moving too fast by making a permanent appointment.

From BBC