the Oval Office

noun

: the office of the U.S. President in the White House

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Side-by-side photos of the Oval Office now compared to years ago show a significant increase in gold decor. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 The debate around grade inflation has stretched from the classroom to the Oval Office. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 His comparison drew gasps from some in the Oval Office. Emily Chang, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 Across the country, Americans are paying nearly 13% more to heat their homes, ovens and stovetops than when Biden left the Oval Office. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Oval Office

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“The Oval Office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Oval%20Office. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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