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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directories
Access data is often scattered across legacy platforms, disconnected directories and outdated spreadsheets.
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Craig Davies, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition to nutrition education classes, SNAP-Ed programming includes food access directories, social media campaigns and advocacy work.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Craig Davies, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition to nutrition education classes, SNAP-Ed programming includes food access directories, social media campaigns and advocacy work.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
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Suveyke Snyder noted that Scott fit the bill for the company’s search for a creative director who had a strong understanding of its luxe American brand codes, current female audience and a vision of the woman the brand wants to speak to in the future.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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The affected lots include codes 25084 and 25086, with expiration dates of March 2027.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Renaming the department would require an act of Congress, as executive orders cannot override federal laws and statutes.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public school libraries have had books removed that might have included content that doesn’t align with the statutes.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reeves has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of bending her own fiscal rules on borrowing.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Therapists going the route of AI usage will need to be mindful of the latest laws and regulations pertaining to AI usage.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the Caucus Committee endorsement of Stanford ‘Randy’ Tack for mayor was not endorsed by the general membership at the annual meeting, leading to some confusion as the bylaws were not clear on how to address the situation.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Likewise, the Suns might assert that team disputes are ordinarily reviewed by grievance procedures outlined by the NBA constitution and bylaws, which govern teams and owners, and ultimately overseen by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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After reports that Prince Harry had his own list of requests to go on with the reconciliation, there are now rumors that King Charles has his own ground rules, too, for the upcoming meeting.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite going no-contact, the woman finally approached her mother-in-law about establishing some ground rules in order to move forward.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In May, the West Memphis City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a $10 billion payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement between the city and an unnamed company.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Directories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directories. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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