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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager following two interim spells in charge last season that resulted in a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Hocutt said in a statement Monday: “As we have said before, we do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at the same event, said the drop in oil use isn’t permanent.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Both will assume their positions July 1 and BP said a recruitment process is under way to appoint a permanent head of the downstream business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“I couldn’t get that permanent marker out. Even my toddlers know better than to draw on their clothes.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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