permanent
Example Sentences
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The United States this month announced its permanent lifting of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investments to Syria after years of economic isolation.
From Barron's
Ahmed holds US permanent residency, commonly known as a "green card."
From Barron's
While the process of finding a permanent replacement for Justin Welby has taken time, it has all been done by the book, and the choice has been welcomed by many, though not all.
From BBC
"The key takeaway is a message of hope -- the effects of Alzheimer's disease may not be inevitably permanent," said Dr. Pieper.
From Science Daily
Other ways to identify cattle, like ear tags, are removable, but brands are permanent, he says.
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