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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms
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as in agent
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agency
According to the complaint, the water district and county have rejected Kenny’s legal claims, which typically precede a lawsuit against a government agency and give both parties a chance to settle the allegations themselves before going to court.
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Dozens of law enforcement agencies and first responders searched the area of 187th Street and Y Highway in south Belton for hours after his disappearance.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Other Black women can get tested at their doctor’s office, local health departments, and community agencies offering free testing.
—Maisha Standifer, Essence, 16 May 2025
Also, be aware of the external data sources that are available to you, from social media analytics and review sites to industry trends, economic indicators and credit agency ratings.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Dozens of law enforcement agencies and first responders searched the area of 187th Street and Y Highway in south Belton for hours after his disappearance.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Other Black women can get tested at their doctor’s office, local health departments, and community agencies offering free testing.
—Maisha Standifer, Essence, 16 May 2025
Also, be aware of the external data sources that are available to you, from social media analytics and review sites to industry trends, economic indicators and credit agency ratings.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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The city of New Orleans and its police department urged residents and visitors to stay vigilant during the manhunt and report any suspicious activity, WDSU reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Then, there was no mass exodus, department veterans say.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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My dad was a crime scene detective, my mom was an undercover narcotics agent, and my stepfather was an FBI agent.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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The agents, most of which are set to be available by the end of 2025, can perform a variety of tasks; one handles sourcing and procurement, while another creates and manages quotes and still another orchestrates stock and handles in-store inventory details.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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While the bureau received an exemption to Trump's hiring freeze and posted job openings this month for temporary workers to conduct survey interviews, more than one-fifth of its leadership positions are vacant, according to a public staff roster released earlier this month.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Dan Bongino, deputy director of the FBI, wrote on X that the bureau was aware of the document and investigating its authenticity.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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After the camper was reported missing, the sheriff’s office launched an extensive search and confirmed she had been seen on April 20 at Huntington Lake and on April 24 at a general convenience store in the county.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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His office increased its caseload by roughly 83% in its first year, placing its focus on violent crime, according to the release.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images Schumer said the Coast Guard has a system called vehicle traffic service, or VTS, that's similar to how the FAA handles air traffic control.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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Train service will resume on May 20 so the agency has time to inspect tracks and prepare rail cars, New Jersey Transit officials and Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 18, an hour after union officials confirmed a deal had been reached.—
Colleen Wilson,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The company’s 2025 delivery target is 5.5 million vehicles globally.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In both mishaps, the upper stage, the vehicle where astronauts and cargo would ride, came apart mere minutes into its flight instead of landing as planned in the Indian Ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Plenty of instruments from these two music legends have popped u at auction over the years.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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The federal government maintains about 200 ocean buoys, as well as gliders and other instruments that can measure what's happening below the surface of the ocean.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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