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How to pronounce permanent in American English

“permanent” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. Permanent Representative to

    State Department

  2. that we could get permanent increases in employment, permanent reductions in unemployment.

    Federal Reserve

  3. So, the dark blue bar are permanent immigrants or legal permanent residents.

    Census Bureau

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