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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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The suit also accused the companies of breaking state and federal laws, including ones that require directories to be kept accurate.
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Max Blau, ProPublica, 2 June 2025
Tallent said the library is working to develop an online directory so the public can more easily discover the artwork featured in each of the branches.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
The network directories are visible to thousands of employees involved in nuclear weapons work at facilities and laboratories throughout the U.S., but the networks themselves can only be accessed on specific terminals in secure rooms designated for the handling of classified information.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
For California lawyers, focus on local and legal-specific backlinks:
• Get listed in reputable directories like Avvo, Justia and Super Lawyers.
—Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Max Blau, ProPublica, 2 June 2025
Tallent said the library is working to develop an online directory so the public can more easily discover the artwork featured in each of the branches.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
The network directories are visible to thousands of employees involved in nuclear weapons work at facilities and laboratories throughout the U.S., but the networks themselves can only be accessed on specific terminals in secure rooms designated for the handling of classified information.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
For California lawyers, focus on local and legal-specific backlinks:
• Get listed in reputable directories like Avvo, Justia and Super Lawyers.
—Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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Ultimately, selecting shingles that align with your local weather conditions ensures long-term protection, code compliance, and performance tailored to your home’s surroundings.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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These results might seem a bit counterintuitive, considering that games running on SteamOS must go through a Proton translation layer for every native Windows instruction in a game's code.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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The test Consumers' Research proposes also would throw a host of federal statutes into doubt, as Congress has often empowered agencies to raise revenue without specifying a numeric cap or tax rate.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Trump used a federal statute to seize control of the California National Guard earlier this month, as protests broke out about his administration’s crackdown on immigration and the use of ICE agents.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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It was filed in 2023 by two Virginians who are ineligible to vote under the state constitution’s lifetime voting ban for people convicted of felonies.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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These legal documents, essentially city constitutions, enable municipalities to retain greater control over some local concerns related to the city police force, city administration, city elections and bidding processes for public contracts.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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James Gabbert/Getty Images The Context Texas law allows people with a license to conceal carry a gun and to possess that gun on college campuses.—
Sophie Clark
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Florida law outlines sweeping powers available in a state of emergency, including the governor’s ability to use and deploy all available county and local resources.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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In a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh indicated plaintiffs might also be able to challenge the administration's citizenship regulations, once issued, under the Administrative Procedures Act.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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Recently, Anthropic got on the wrong side of Trump administration officials for lobbying against a provision of a Republican tax bill that would put a moratorium on state regulations on AI.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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Judge Arun Subramanian sent his response to the jury around 2 p.m. reminding the panel to deliberate and to follow his instructions on the law.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Applying for a Nordstrom credit card is simple—just head to Nordstrom.com and follow the application instructions.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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