as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal revenue bureau
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Recent Examples of bureau
The third major bureau, Equifax, did not show a similar decline.
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Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The bureau says Californians’ living costs in 2024 were the highest of any state — almost 11% higher than the national average — with rental housing 53% over the national average and utilities 63% over.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
However, the bureau made no secret of its ongoing role in the fortified ceremony.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The regional defense bureau in Kyusu later Monday announced plans to invite local representatives for an equipment exhibit at the camp next week ahead of the missile deployment on March 31.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The bureau says Californians’ living costs in 2024 were the highest of any state — almost 11% higher than the national average — with rental housing 53% over the national average and utilities 63% over.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
However, the bureau made no secret of its ongoing role in the fortified ceremony.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The regional defense bureau in Kyusu later Monday announced plans to invite local representatives for an equipment exhibit at the camp next week ahead of the missile deployment on March 31.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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Before the preseason games even happen, there’s a lot to do with an expansion draft for Portland and Toronto as well as free agency for 80% of the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the first week of free agency, that focus was on display.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those in need of medical care should call their doctor, urgent care or emergency department before arriving to help limit additional exposures.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The City Council’s Rules Committee endorsed Wednesday moving all four of those measures one step closer to the November ballot and having the city attorney’s office craft formal ballot language.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Clinton Wayne Harmon, 44, was convicted by a Williamson County jury and sentenced Friday, according to a news release from the district attorney's office issued Wednesday.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Gartmans walked into Chesser’s office in Shalimar one day and pushed a newspaper ad across his desk.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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