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Recent Examples of directory
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
According to Showcase Atlanta and Invest Atlanta, business owners can register to join the city's supplier network and business directory, which helps connect local businesses with contract opportunities and major event organizers.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The online tenant directory for The Fountains shopping plaza does not list The Cheese Course, and the chain’s website no longer accepts orders for the Plantation restaurant, even as locations in Pinecrest and Weston continue to operate.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Because Wiseman wasn't part of NASA's original Artemis cadre when he was chosen for Artemis 2, other astronauts in the agency's directory may also warrant some consideration.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
According to Showcase Atlanta and Invest Atlanta, business owners can register to join the city's supplier network and business directory, which helps connect local businesses with contract opportunities and major event organizers.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The online tenant directory for The Fountains shopping plaza does not list The Cheese Course, and the chain’s website no longer accepts orders for the Plantation restaurant, even as locations in Pinecrest and Weston continue to operate.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Because Wiseman wasn't part of NASA's original Artemis cadre when he was chosen for Artemis 2, other astronauts in the agency's directory may also warrant some consideration.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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So will the three-letter International Air Transport Association airport code, which is used in flight bookings and on baggage tags.—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Easley alone was able to develop code that was crucial in research of energy-conversion systems, which paved the way for hybrid vehicles like the Centaur upper-stage rocket.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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Uthmeier wrote the opinion in response to a question from Senator Clay Yarborough about whether existing Florida statutes require a school district to accommodate such requests.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Vishnevski, however, was prosecuted under federal law, not Illinois' ghost-gun statute.—
Molly Parker,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved forward with a wide-ranging package of potential revisions to the city’s constitution, including taking a first step toward giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In that decision, the high court laid out a new test for courts to apply when considering the constitution of a gun law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Brain imaging studies have also shown placebo responses can influence stress pathways, hormone activity, immune responses and chemicals tied to mood and pain regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Still, Trump’s order directs federal agencies to reexamine their regulations.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The findings also pointed out that no public address system was used during the flooding, that some campers became separated from their counselors for the remainder of the flooding and counselors and campers were told to shelter in place in their cabins and await further instructions.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Rollins credited the administration's crackdown on fraud and recipients who aren't legally authorized to be in the country, as well as the new rules.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Growing numbers of Labour MPs called for Starmer to quit, but with Burnham unable to run as party leader – and hence prime minister – since rules and convention state that only serving MPs can do so, no one was willing or able to launch an official challenge.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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