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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Trump will be at Dover Air Force Base when the remains of the troops killed in action are returned to their families, the White House said. ABC News, 22 July 2026 His comments followed a report that the White House could unveil new levies as soon as this week. Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Over the past week, there has been an online uproar over its $1 million donation to a pro-Trump super-PAC, as well as its executives meetings at the White House and with FDA officials on Thursday. Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The analyst said the White House wants to avoid actions that could lead to waves of migration or repression and instead bets on gradual changes without direct intervention. Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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