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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 organization is also tasked with improving coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has said local authorities have received virtually no official information from the federal agencies probing the shooting.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Some Republicans have assailed the agency as overregulating industry.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, Palisades residents are on the verge of a major victory — wide-ranging relief from the permit fees charged by the Department of Building and Safety and several other agencies during the rebuilding process.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has said local authorities have received virtually no official information from the federal agencies probing the shooting.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Some Republicans have assailed the agency as overregulating industry.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, Palisades residents are on the verge of a major victory — wide-ranging relief from the permit fees charged by the Department of Building and Safety and several other agencies during the rebuilding process.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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Nanos and the sheriff's department did not return requests for comment.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although the department’s immigration push has been infused with tens of billions of dollars in funds from legislation Congress passed last year, a shutdown of operations could affect other parts of the department’s budget, including TSA and FEMA.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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He was also sanctioned by the European Union in January 2019 following a nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England, which the British government said was carried out by GRU agents to poison a former Russian spy.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Right now, enforcement agents are often using administrative warrants, or internal documents signed by immigration officers that authorize specific arrests but not searches.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Resident Tundra King, a former law enforcement officer, said the Sheriff’s Office has multiple advantages, including its SWAT team, bomb squad and detective bureau.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The bureau’s American Community Survey this week released its estimates about demographics, housing, employment and other topics covering the most recent five-year period, from 2020 through 2024; the survey also publishes estimates representing single-year periods.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 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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The sheriff's office has asked the public to contact 520-351-4900 with any information.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff's office said investigators weren't able to speak with the parents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Being Different means standing apart - leading on innovation and setting trends.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As part of the litigation, Snyder-Hill and his co-plaintiffs have sought to depose Wexner and recently won court approval to subpoena him through alternative means after his attorney refused to accept service and other efforts proved futile.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tax-Aide services are available at 224 locations across communities in a majority of Ohio’s counties.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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During the stop, Singh was cited for multiple vehicle infractions, including operating an unsafe commercial vehicle.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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After Pretti kicked out the taillight, the vehicle stopped, and a federal officer exited before grabbing Pretti and tackling him to the ground.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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