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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directory
The package includes free production parking, suspension of business tax collection, the development of a film location tour in partnership with FilmLA, and the creation of a film-specific business directory.
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Judith Martin-Straw,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Phone numbers for Taylor or his family members were not available or found in online directories.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Sacramento boasts a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, where businesses can register and increase their awareness via the member directory.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
But there is still a lack of awareness about the opportunities available, partly because these factories often lack a strong internet presence, such as social media strategies and placement in directories.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Judith Martin-Straw,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Phone numbers for Taylor or his family members were not available or found in online directories.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Sacramento boasts a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, where businesses can register and increase their awareness via the member directory.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
But there is still a lack of awareness about the opportunities available, partly because these factories often lack a strong internet presence, such as social media strategies and placement in directories.
—
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for directory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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The family pursued legal action after finding that their pool was not built according to code, and put the settlement money toward founding a water safety nonprofit, The Zac Foundation.
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The Metropolitan Development Commission voted 5-3 to approve zoning regulations, which will then be passed on to the City-County Council to debate and vote on, before going into the city's zoning code.
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The statute would ban federal officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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The 1992 change to the state constitution, among other things, limits growth in government spending to a formula based on population growth and inflation.
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Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
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Millions of index cards, once restricted by German privacy laws and requiring a lengthy process to obtain, are now directly searchable online in German media, as of a few months ago, after the US National Archives published the surviving membership card files online.
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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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