the Treasury Department

noun

: the government department that is in charge of handling a country's money

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The federal budget deficit rose to nearly $2 trillion for the past fiscal year, which ended September 30, the Treasury Department reported Friday. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Because of the sanctions, any money or property BICSA has in the United States, or that is held by Americans, is frozen and must be reported to the Treasury Department. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 On Thursday, the Treasury Department sold $22 billion in 30-year notes, with indirect bidders — including central banks — taking more than 72% of the auction, above a 10-auction average of 68%. — Hugh Leask,sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 An auto-enrollment feature announced recently by the Treasury Department will result in more than 60 million additional kids having an account. — Elliott Davis, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Treasury Department

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“The Treasury Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Treasury%20Department. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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