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Recent Examples of directories
Online directories of Muslim mental health providers have also been created.
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Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Exploring family history or public directories can inspire meaningful and distinctive name choices.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
None appeared in building directories.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Exploring family history or public directories can inspire meaningful and distinctive name choices.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
None appeared in building directories.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
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In Downeast Maine, boys are shaped by brutal winters, the harvesting of the ocean’s bounty, and the rigid codes of their fathers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Apart from those designer pieces, the royal tends to style apparel featuring classic design codes with a contemporary touch, hence her recent gold Armani number.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Courts now interpret tax statutes independently—and in Kwong, that reading favored the taxpayer.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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All my actions, communications or legal responses will adhere strictly to the applicable statutes, regulations and constitutional provisions at both the federal and state levels.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority are honorable and conform their actions to the rules.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Portofino, on Italy's other coast, added new rules to manage the behavior of those already there.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Managers at various locations have already lifted prohibitions on hunting stands that damage trees and training hunting dogs, using vehicles to retrieve animals and hunting along trails, according to an NPCA review of site regulations the organization recently performed after learning of the order.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA is widely expected to be more competitive next season — from the bottom tier, where anti-tanking regulations and a weaker draft class should curb teams’ intentional losing, to the upper echelons, where Oklahoma City and San Antonio stand tall.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Note that per Civil Code 4775, HOAs can only allocate repair and maintenance responsibility in the CC&Rs – HOAs cannot do this in bylaws or rules.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The United States Premier Hockey League’s bylaws, which USA TODAY obtained, offer no recourse to players whose teams don’t deliver on their promises.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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What Maryland's surveillance pricing law actually does The Protection from Predatory Pricing Act sets some clear ground rules for large grocery retailers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because along with this freedom, students are also taught – and are practicing – respect for others, the correct use of materials, completing cycles of work, and following classroom ground rules.—
Jose Bolaños,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The city attorney has the obligation to draft ordinances to reflect the intent of Council and also has the independent obligation to flag risk and refuse to rubber-stamp actions that are unconstitutional or violate the charter/applicable law.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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As far back as the 1960s, local ordinances banned disruptive behavior such as loud radios, overnight stays in public areas and picnicking on lawns, Time Out reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lawyer Steve Oshins told Inside Wealth that QSBS laws and other tax proposals aimed at the wealthy encourage high earners to move to other states.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Perfito said.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Directories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directories. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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