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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
The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
But Tshabalala was more circumspect about the impact of an African agency.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
DeSantis stressed the facility is both temporary and necessary to alleviate burdens on the state’s law enforcement agencies and jails, which have seen an influx in migrants amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
But Tshabalala was more circumspect about the impact of an African agency.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
DeSantis stressed the facility is both temporary and necessary to alleviate burdens on the state’s law enforcement agencies and jails, which have seen an influx in migrants amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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Responding agencies including the sheriff’s office as well as Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill police departments.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Customer service isn’t a department, and customer experience isn’t just a strategy.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Six crew members and a gate agent at Charlotte Douglas International Airport were taken to the hospital Friday night after inhaling something, according to MEDIC.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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In many cases, legacy systems can’t easily accommodate these autonomous agents without substantial reengineering.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter told Politico that the branch would be split between three undersecretaries, and half of the current bureau would be moved to other divisions.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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According to the visitors’ bureau, convention bookings for the second half of 2025 and most of 2026 are nearly sold out — a strong showing that undoubtedly will bring more people into town.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
25 June 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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However, candidates must live in California and be available to report to the office as needed.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Longtime meteorologist Troy Kimmel, who leads his own meteorological services company, told CBS Austin in May that local Texas offices such as the Austin/San Antonio office experienced some staffing shortages.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Although Pazzi is gone, the need for automation in food service continues to grow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2025
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The final bill passed by the Senate would largely terminate numerous tax incentives from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency programs that benefited consumers.—
Tracy J. Wholf
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Officials reminded the public of the dangers of keeping an animal inside an unattended vehicle, especially on a summer day.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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During Sunday's ceremony, hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns joined the celebration as Tibetan musicians played traditional instruments and senior lamas struck cymbals in his honor.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Notably, the coalition intends to support at least a dozen countries by 2036 and contribute to at least 5 global policy instruments within the same period.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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