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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directory
All while state regulators rarely fine these companies for directory errors.
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Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 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Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.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
Report a sick or dead bird by using the directory of wildlife rehabilitators or contacting your local DNR office.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Inside, there are large information booths and lots of directories.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
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Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 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Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.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
Report a sick or dead bird by using the directory of wildlife rehabilitators or contacting your local DNR office.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Inside, there are large information booths and lots of directories.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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In design, engineering, pre-construction, and manufacturing, there are specs, there are permitting codes, there are ordinances, and there’s disconnect between the disciplines, so the context is incredibly complicated.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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These names usually contain two words to help distinguish them from other types of military codes.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Public notice statutes are detailed, structured and precise.—
Tim Regan-Porter,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Raoul’s Statewide Grand Jury Bureau is authorized by state statute to prosecute multi-county cases involving drugs, money laundering, guns or electronics, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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During the Constitutional Revolution of 1905-11, some of Iran’s most revered clerics backed demands for a parliament and a constitution to rein in a corrupt Qajar monarchy.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts is responsible for choosing the next supreme leader under the country's constitution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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On at least six other occasions, detainees attempted to harm themselves while expressing suicidal ideations that resulted in 911 calls, according to records from the city of El Paso obtained under the Texas public information law.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coalie, however, isn’t selling forest fire prevention or personal safety awareness or fair housing regulations.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Familiarize yourself with your local and state laws and regulations before starting your stump removal project.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite these declines, Massachusetts still ranks relatively high compared to other states, but risks falling behind states that have recently improved their literacy instruction, including Mississippi and Florida.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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On a call from Mexico on Thursday with reporters, Estrada Juarez, 42, said DACA was supposed to protect people like her who work hard and follow the rules.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For details on other rules, like how many and what kinds of fish anglers can bring home, or where and how to get needed licenses and permits, visit the Unified Government’s Fishing and Boating website.—
Sofi Zeman
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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