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also bureaux
as in agencies
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal revenue bureau
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Recent Examples of bureaus
Groups such as the National Agricultural Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation and 12 state farm bureaus have backed Monsanto’s petition to the Supreme Court.
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Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Business Wire has about 30 bureaus worldwide and approximately 500 employees.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Tomkins began his career editing news summaries for Radio Free Europe’s foreign bureaus before joining Newsweek in 1957 as a foreign news editor.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Mar. 2026
But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.
—Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.
—Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
—Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
These moves to various bureaus and departments reflected attempts to curtail corruption, reduce the influence of the prohibitionists on staffing, and increase effectiveness.
—Richard F. Hamm, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Business Wire has about 30 bureaus worldwide and approximately 500 employees.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Tomkins began his career editing news summaries for Radio Free Europe’s foreign bureaus before joining Newsweek in 1957 as a foreign news editor.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Mar. 2026
But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.
—Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.
—Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
—Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
These moves to various bureaus and departments reflected attempts to curtail corruption, reduce the influence of the prohibitionists on staffing, and increase effectiveness.
—Richard F. Hamm, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureaus
Noun
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According to the report, auditors recommended the IFA appoint a chief internal auditor independent of other state agencies and establish a full-time internal audit program at the IFA.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Moratoriums were also imposed in 43 states and scores of cities, which lasted longer than the federal ban because states and cities have broader regulatory powers than federal agencies like the CDC.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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While the losses would be spread across multiple departments including from public safety and county administrative positions, the county health system, and in particular Behavioral Health Services, is expected to experience the most profound effects of the cuts to budget and staffing.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 May 2026
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Among them is a proposal to expand mayoral authority, allow the mayor to reorganize city departments, transfer funds and personnel across agencies, and participate in council meetings.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The mansion was originally built in 1919 as Torre Macaya, the family home of the Macayas, before becoming the offices of elite ad agency Ogilvy in the 1980s.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that will have a direct role in certifying future elections.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bureaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaus. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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