nonpermanent
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The bargaining unit, called NIH Fellows United, is set to represent more than 5000 nonpermanent researchers, including graduate students, postdocs, and research fellows, who work at NIH research facilities.
From Science Magazine
To which Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama—one of the rotating nonpermanent council members who happened to be serving as chair—proposed a mirthful deal: “You stop the war, and President Zelensky will not take the floor.”
From Slate
Designers often rely on other nonpermanent items, such as fabrics, wallpaper and decorative accents, to create one-of-a-kind spaces.
From Seattle Times
Both mobile homes and trailers can be relocated, making them nonpermanent in any particular location.
From Washington Post
Last year, Canada added over 437,000 immigrants and another 608,000 nonpermanent residents, such as refugees and those on study or work permits, the census agency said in its report, published on Wednesday.
From New York Times
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