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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
Extending the same rule to all law enforcement officers, Abarca said, would aim to hold ICE accountable while avoiding discriminating against the agency specifically.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Anthony Bernon, 28, said Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about i the aggressive tactics being used by ICE and other federal agencies enforcing immigration policy.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
It was last seen running into a canyon area between Dove Canyon and Coto De Caza, said a news release from the agency.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Anthony Bernon, 28, said Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about i the aggressive tactics being used by ICE and other federal agencies enforcing immigration policy.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
It was last seen running into a canyon area between Dove Canyon and Coto De Caza, said a news release from the agency.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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The group of cops quickly loses trust in each other as word of the department seizing such a large amount of money spreads.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The tactics of federal immigration agents have come under intense scrutiny after the shooting of Good and growing skirmishes between federal officers and protesters.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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He was removed by federal agents, who made entry into the residence and took the person to an ambulance.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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Ritter, whose tourism bureau Visit Lauderdale has sponsored the festival since 2023, agrees.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Attackers may pose as the healthcare provider, an insurer or a credit bureau.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Anyone with information about the identities of the passengers on the transit bus was asked to contact the Tehama County Coroner's office at (530) 527-1130.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mariano’s office released a statement Wednesday updating the status of the longtime Democratic state lawmaker, who has been absent from the State House while recovering at home.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Running out of battery mid-flight means missing entertainment and the chance to use apps that help manage nervousness or track turbulence.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturers would also have to provide a means for first responders to access the car from outside when electric power is lost.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flynn, a Wu critic who nominated Worrell, was assigned to chair city services.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fire in Jackson caused so much damage that the synagogue cannot host worship services for the time being, Beth Israel Congregation President Zach Shemper said Sunday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police located a vehicle description and license plate associated with him from a previous call for service.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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