permanency
noun
per·ma·nen·cy
ˈpər-mə-nən(t)-sē 
ˈpərm-nən(t)-
plural permanencies
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: something permanent
Examples of permanency in a Sentence
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Talks have stalled because of divisions over the return of displaced Gazans to their homes, the permanency of a cease-fire and what an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza would look like, among other points.
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Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Although removals are ahead of schedule, insurer expectations suggest that Medicaid enrollment will be higher for an exceptionally long period of time—a new example of the permanency of government growth during crises.
—Brian Blase, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The red stripe is for valor, the white stripe for purity and the blue stripe for justice, vigilance and permanency.
—Olivia Munson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
But if the federal government were to give it a seal of permanency, the hope is that more state regulatory authorities and commercial insurers would get on board, Howell says.
—Lindsay Lyon, Time, 10 Oct. 2023
The event aims to highlight the thousands of Arizona families who have achieved permanency after overcoming the challenges that caused their families to be separated.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2023
In the meantime, a sense of permanency has pervaded many encampments.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
As part of the process to gain back permanency, parents have taken classes, underwent testing for substance abuse when applicable and worked with caseworkers and parent allies.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2023
The order prioritizes creating robust partnerships among state agencies and public, private, faith-based, and community organizations, improving access to adequate resources for caregivers and youth, and improving processes to prevent unnecessary removal and secure permanency for children.
—Bethany Blankley, Washington Examiner, 29 June 2020
Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Although removals are ahead of schedule, insurer expectations suggest that Medicaid enrollment will be higher for an exceptionally long period of time—a new example of the permanency of government growth during crises.
—Brian Blase, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The red stripe is for valor, the white stripe for purity and the blue stripe for justice, vigilance and permanency.
—Olivia Munson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
But if the federal government were to give it a seal of permanency, the hope is that more state regulatory authorities and commercial insurers would get on board, Howell says.
—Lindsay Lyon, Time, 10 Oct. 2023
The event aims to highlight the thousands of Arizona families who have achieved permanency after overcoming the challenges that caused their families to be separated.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2023
In the meantime, a sense of permanency has pervaded many encampments.
—Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
As part of the process to gain back permanency, parents have taken classes, underwent testing for substance abuse when applicable and worked with caseworkers and parent allies.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2023
The order prioritizes creating robust partnerships among state agencies and public, private, faith-based, and community organizations, improving access to adequate resources for caregivers and youth, and improving processes to prevent unnecessary removal and secure permanency for children.
—Bethany Blankley, Washington Examiner, 29 June 2020
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“Permanency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanency. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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