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Recent Examples of deputize
Under a separate agreement between Texas and the Trump administration, some National Guard soldiers have recently been deputized to carry out immigration arrests.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox, raising eyebrows among officials familiar with the move.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
The proposal would test federal supremacy over immigration matters by deputizing local police and giving local judges authority to issue deportation orders, the Statesman reported.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Many of the people in the white mob were deputized by the sheriff in Tulsa.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox, raising eyebrows among officials familiar with the move.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
The proposal would test federal supremacy over immigration matters by deputizing local police and giving local judges authority to issue deportation orders, the Statesman reported.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Many of the people in the white mob were deputized by the sheriff in Tulsa.
—Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputize
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As the president considers the potential appointment of a new Arctic Ambassador, just as Greenland has appointed theirs, the prospect for diplomacy around extractive industries in the region deserves greater attention.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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During the last hunt, I was appointed the bear coordinator for the Heathrow community.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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These individuals typically struggle to delegate or seek support, which can result in a profound sense of isolation.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The tasks of the two groups will be delegated to the new commission.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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“Deputize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputize. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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