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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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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

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

Congress should make write-offs for investments in structures permanent, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

This evolved into the permanent Screening Partnership Program in 2004, which exists today with 20 enrolled airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In principle, a scientist should be able to change the “composition of individuals,” and of nations, and leave a permanent mark on human identity.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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