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permanent

[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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The UK government has consulted on immigration rule changes and a decision on the permanent residency of migrant workers already living in the UK is yet to be made.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A second violation results in a one-year suspension, while a third violation results in a permanent ban from future IPO allocations.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

Whatever divide arose between Coe and Pulte apparently wasn’t deep or permanent.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Finding a permanent place to live in Reykjavik was difficult.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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