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Recent Examples of directory
Many callers just need to be directed to the right Vatican office or official, and the sisters oblige with the aid of massive yearbooks and directories, as well as a solid knowledge of protocols and a hefty dose of discretion, Sister Anthony said.
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Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The Census Bureau’s public repository went offline, then returned without certain directories of geographic information.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Franchise Directories And Marketplaces Franchise Direct—One of the largest franchise directories featuring global franchise opportunities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For parents looking to find ways for their families to support the homeless population in their communities, check out the nonprofit partner directory through the No Address movie website.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 22 Feb. 2025
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Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The Census Bureau’s public repository went offline, then returned without certain directories of geographic information.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Franchise Directories And Marketplaces Franchise Direct—One of the largest franchise directories featuring global franchise opportunities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For parents looking to find ways for their families to support the homeless population in their communities, check out the nonprofit partner directory through the No Address movie website.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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Even though the costumes reflect the sartorial codes of the 14th century, a majority of the pieces that Georgiadis made complement the choreography.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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How to Redeem This DraftKings Promo Code Offer First things first, players can skip the promo code.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, Section 557 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 amended the statutes defining the agreement signed by new midshipmen and cadets attending a military service academy and their resulting service obligations.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In particular, New York courts have found that state statutes that govern the internal operations of an LLC are trumped by New York law in turnover proceedings.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first public school in the country, Boston Latin, was founded in Boston a year earlier; the state’s constitution required every town to establish grammar schools.—
Jenna Russell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Facing a major test, South Korea has upheld the constitution and rule of law, but the crisis has also highlighted the relative immaturity of its democratic system, legal experts say.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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The memo signed by Rubio also makes the case that another person, whose name is redacted, should be deportable under the same law.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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This relic of constitutional law, which the Supreme Court hasn’t taken seriously since its quiet death in the New Deal era, is more mythical than historical—holding, more or less, that Congress cannot delegate its lawmaking power to another branch of government.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The company has raised $4.8 million from investors, including General Catalyst, to help the construction industry meet client demands, differentiate their products, and comply with ongoing regulations.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Having shared the lead after 72 holes of regulation, Rose has led or co-led following 11 Masters rounds in his career.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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To qualify as religious release time, educational instruction must take place off campus, with parental permission and with no public funding.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The top attorney for a California board that enforces labor rules said Thursday that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office may have violated state law over its handling of an order directing many public employees to work in person four days a week.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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