the White House

noun

1
: the place in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. President lives
2
: the executive branch of the U.S. government
The White House announced the new appointments to the Cabinet.
White House staffers

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not in Egypt, having turned down an invitation by the White House to attend a large gathering of Middle Eastern, European and Asian leaders. The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025 News of the White House’s softening stance prompted Wall Street to claw back about half of Friday’s losses—a narrative that is becoming par for the course (to leverage the lingo of the president’s favorite pastime). Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025 Typically, the party outside of the White House performs well in these races, fueling Democratic optimism about their chances in November. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 The ceasefire is the first phase of the White House peace deal, with further talks to determine the future of Gaza. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the White House

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“The White House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20White%20House. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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