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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
But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.
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Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 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
The program is being tested in partnership with Esusu, a company that reports rent payments to credit bureaus to help consumers build credit.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Some of the better identity theft protection services, like LifeLock and IdentityForce, offer a one-touch credit freeze that covers all three bureaus.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
In general, competition among tourist destinations is keener than ever, as cities’ tourism bureaus respond with new, improved campaigns, said Kerri Kapich, chief operating officer of the San Diego Tourism Authority.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
While this is not technically prohibited, credit bureaus largely discourage the practice, and many debt collectors refuse to make these agreements.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 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
The program is being tested in partnership with Esusu, a company that reports rent payments to credit bureaus to help consumers build credit.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Some of the better identity theft protection services, like LifeLock and IdentityForce, offer a one-touch credit freeze that covers all three bureaus.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
In general, competition among tourist destinations is keener than ever, as cities’ tourism bureaus respond with new, improved campaigns, said Kerri Kapich, chief operating officer of the San Diego Tourism Authority.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
While this is not technically prohibited, credit bureaus largely discourage the practice, and many debt collectors refuse to make these agreements.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureaus
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The Office of Homeland Security Statistics is responsible for publishing figures from Homeland Security agencies, including removals and the nationalities of those deported, to provide a comprehensive picture of immigration trends at the border and inside the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Video from outside the home as the standoff ensued showed the presence of several law enforcement agencies, including the Manhattan Beach, El Segundo and Hawthorne police departments, and a SWAT team.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The departments of Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Transportation, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to eliminate regulations and update programs that are reducing residential development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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With headquarters in Oklahoma City, Homeland operates as a neighborhood grocery store offering fresh foods, full-service departments, and a distinctive community focus that sets it apart from national chains.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
14 Mar. 2026
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The lawmakers also asked NWS to explain which offices issue tornado warnings and watches in the state's southwest region.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The system uses about 100,000 barrels of oil a day for essential services.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The office is among the most public-facing in state government, providing a host of services that include driver’s licenses and testing and other state IDs and registrations for vehicles, lobbyists and businesses.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Bureaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaus. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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