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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
Following the rescue, photos shared by the agency show mounds of garbage lining the floor where the chute was located.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
At the same time, the FTA will conduct an independent assessment of MARTA's Safety Risk Reduction Program and will investigate the agency's implementation of the Required Actions Regarding Assaults on Transit Workers general directive from 2024.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Average daily hotel room rates typically range between $145 and $155 during June and July and are projected to double that figure during the World Cup matches, according to the DDA, citing figures supplied by the Visit Lauderdale tourism marketing agency.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
According to federal law, the two counts of murder are punishable by death or life in prison, though the federal agency, which cited case law, said the stalking charges weren't likely death penalty-eligible.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
At the same time, the FTA will conduct an independent assessment of MARTA's Safety Risk Reduction Program and will investigate the agency's implementation of the Required Actions Regarding Assaults on Transit Workers general directive from 2024.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Average daily hotel room rates typically range between $145 and $155 during June and July and are projected to double that figure during the World Cup matches, according to the DDA, citing figures supplied by the Visit Lauderdale tourism marketing agency.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
According to federal law, the two counts of murder are punishable by death or life in prison, though the federal agency, which cited case law, said the stalking charges weren't likely death penalty-eligible.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put the measure on the ballot, with an allocation plan that will move revenue primarily to nonprofit health care providers and county health departments and hospitals, but also to Planned Parenthood and city health care departments in Pasadena and Long Beach.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The third-year wide receiver and the Panthers agreed to a three-year, $34 million contract extension Thursday, according to Coker’s agent, Matt Glose.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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If an agent doesn't need persistent access, don't give it any.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Sacramento’s tourism bureau announced on Wednesday the lineup of chefs who will headline 2026’s Tower Bridge Dinner, a yearly event which highlights the region’s farm-to-fork culture.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Aoun spoke to a small number of reporters at the Baabe Palace Thursday morning, according to Mazen Ibrahim, the Beirut bureau chief of the Qatari-state outlet.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Issued by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a state instrumentality created under the Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023), FRNT is fully reserved and managed in partnership with Franklin Templeton.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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Deron Martez Crawford, 34, pleaded no contest on May 6 to one count of misconduct in office.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Combs’ team did not respond to CNN’s request for comment regarding the DA’s office review of the case against Combs in Los Angeles.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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He was indicted on three counts -- destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Adding a healthy twist to the magical premise, powers in Dragon Striker are meant to be employed for athletic means.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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This need for data sovereignty is sparking demand for local data centers in key geographies, which is ultimately driving up the total cost of providing AI services.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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This reduction in size and mass makes the architecture especially attractive for electric vehicle applications, where drivetrain compactness is a critical design constraint.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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