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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

With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“We do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility,” Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Bliss claimed that he had chosen his permanent medical staff at the request of the president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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