defunding

present participle of defund

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receiving
Verb
  • Lang's arrest marks his latest run-in with law enforcement since receiving a presidential pardon last year.
    Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • Today, people have more choices than ever for receiving routine care, from virtual care and urgent care to retail clinics and ambulatory surgery centers.
    Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 10 June 2026
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“Defunding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defunding. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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