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[pur-muh-nuhnt] / ˈpɜr mə nənt /


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Local groups that oppose ICE’s efforts celebrated the ruling and pledged to continue applying pressure until there is a permanent ruling ensuring the building will never operate as a detention center.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

“What the market calls a delay is quietly turning into a permanent reshaping of supply,” Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, wrote in a weekend note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Following Doku's injury in Decemeber, Foden's position change to a narrow winger became more permanent.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The firm had previously announced plans to redevelop 350 Park Ave. in a project Beeson said would create 6,000 construction jobs and would lead to 15,000 permanent positions.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

After the paint dries, use a permanent marker to make the yellow rim look like a ruler.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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