semipermanent
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semipermanent
Example Sentences
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He said that, like many others without homes, finding semipermanent housing is a good start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025
In his brief tenure as a congressman, Santos’ farcical tales granted him a semipermanent position in the headlines as a cartoonesque villain.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2024
Iida will select from these objects to incorporate into a 30-foot-long cut paper net to be hung as a semipermanent installation in Densho’s community room.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022
You will receive payments on a semipermanent or permanent basis, which is dependent on the extent of the injuries that you suffered.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018
In the last few days before the fight, my eyebrows settle into a semipermanent question mark.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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