carved/etched/set/written in stone
noun phrase
: permanent or not able to be changed
These new rules are not carved in stone; if they don't work, we'll change them.
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The Department of Education, following an executive order from President Trump, has drafted major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Plans to shake up the student loan forgiveness program aren’t set in stone just yet.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
That allowed Crawley and Ollie Pope to fill their boots and their places appear more set in stone than ever.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Burns is leaning toward No. 84, but said it’s not set in stone just yet.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
What the ordinance would and would not allow on the trail system isn't yet set in stone, Snyder said.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
That allowed Crawley and Ollie Pope to fill their boots and their places appear more set in stone than ever.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Burns is leaning toward No. 84, but said it’s not set in stone just yet.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
What the ordinance would and would not allow on the trail system isn't yet set in stone, Snyder said.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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“Carved/etched/set/written in stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carved%2Fetched%2Fset%2Fwritten%20in%20stone. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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