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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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During his more than 40 years of practice, Wilhite has repeatedly been recognized for his work and expertise in family law, as well as in family mediation and arbitration, according to websites for his law firm, Fullenweider Wilhite, and the peer-review directory Best Lawyers.
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Boitano is a co-athletic director at John Jay Campus Athletics in Park Slope, according to an online program directory.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Perspective patients can find an authorized practitioner directory on the Office of Medical Cannabis website.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
His office has previously argued that FERPA does permit the disclosure of some information, such as directory information, that could be related to a student’s immigration status.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Boitano is a co-athletic director at John Jay Campus Athletics in Park Slope, according to an online program directory.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Perspective patients can find an authorized practitioner directory on the Office of Medical Cannabis website.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
His office has previously argued that FERPA does permit the disclosure of some information, such as directory information, that could be related to a student’s immigration status.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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This is often the case with outdated wiring or plumbing that needs to be replaced to meet current building codes.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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More and more companies are choosing to deploy AI locally on their own servers, for regulatory reasons, codes of conduct, or in some countries due to limited access to cloud services.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota has a criminal obstruction-of-justice statute that applies to situations in which someone prevents a police officer or other agents from carrying out their official duties.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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The recently introduced No Surprises Enforcement Act, which aims to strengthen enforcement of the original statute, demonstrates that bipartisan support for billing reform is still strong.—
Armin Pazooki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Betancourt became president through a coup in 1945, putting him in position to fulfill his goal of a democratic constitution.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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This lawsuit argues that the Arkansas ban violates the state constitution and its guarantee that people have the right to equality, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Provisions in the new law that go into effect this year aim to change that.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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While federal law makes Ross immune from being directly sued for assault or wrongful death in Good’s shooting, he could be named as a defendant – and end up in front of a jury – in a suit accusing him of denying Good’s civil rights.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Other markers of glucose regulation — including fasting glucose, fasting insulin and measures of insulin resistance — were not significantly associated with Alzheimer’s risk, the researchers noted.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Incredibly, when setting monetary policy, the Fed ignores the value of the dollar and the impact taxes and regulations have on economic activity.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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With a strong foundation of trust, CHWs help people understand medical instructions, keep appointments and address social stressors.—
Maggie Dante,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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One standout lesson taught younger students to think like engineers by writing clear, detailed instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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All of Russia is centered around Putin’s rule, and Putin is represented as the powerful male leader upon whose shoulders Russian greatness rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rules of polite society would bar this particular group from fraternizing together in such a heedless manner, but the Bridgerton wrap party brought the crew together for what appears to have been a very good time indeed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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