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Recent Examples of governmental
Using these governmental resources, libraries across the nation have launched workshops to promote digital literacy regardless of someone’s starting point.
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Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Is this a comedown for blockchain technology, which began as a rebellion against Wall Street and governmental control of global finance?
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Organizers from the Million Moments for Democracy non-governmental group said rallies took place in some 400 municipalities, including the second largest city of Brno.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Third, communicate better with state agencies and local governmental authorities (cities, school districts, counties) and with their in-house and, where applicable, outside legal counsel.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The 950-member tribe elects half of its council every two years to ensure governmental continuity.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Between 1992 and 2015, the semi-governmental organization invested about $350 million into the area and its businesses.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Presidents Day is a federal holiday, meaning some governmental entities and businesses will be closed.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
If someone is detained under an immigration detainer request, the bill states that the governmental body should give the judge authority to either grant or deny the person’s release on bail as well as record in their file, comply with and inform the detainee of the immigration detainer request.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Is this a comedown for blockchain technology, which began as a rebellion against Wall Street and governmental control of global finance?
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Organizers from the Million Moments for Democracy non-governmental group said rallies took place in some 400 municipalities, including the second largest city of Brno.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Third, communicate better with state agencies and local governmental authorities (cities, school districts, counties) and with their in-house and, where applicable, outside legal counsel.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The 950-member tribe elects half of its council every two years to ensure governmental continuity.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Between 1992 and 2015, the semi-governmental organization invested about $350 million into the area and its businesses.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Presidents Day is a federal holiday, meaning some governmental entities and businesses will be closed.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
If someone is detained under an immigration detainer request, the bill states that the governmental body should give the judge authority to either grant or deny the person’s release on bail as well as record in their file, comply with and inform the detainee of the immigration detainer request.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governmental
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That compares with some 90% of US households, official figures show.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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The case has captured national attention, as Savannah Guthrie has pleaded for her mother's return and federal law enforcement descended on the state to aid in the search.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Farley compared it to a bureaucratic Bermuda Triangle.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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This made even the simplest bureaucratic tasks very difficult.—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The city of Malibu sued the state and the city and county of Los Angeles and other entities on Wednesday, accusing them of various failures that led to the start and proliferation of the Palisades fire that destroyed hundreds of Malibu homes along with municipal facilities and infrastructure.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yet the Mayor’s task seemed primarily to be a matter of remaining extremely visible and communicative, while committing no egregious public blunders, as members of the municipal workforce did their jobs.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The endeavor cost the company nearly $74,000, which covered the international freight charge; customs entry fee; and delivery, service and administrative expenses.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gisèle rose through the administrative ranks of the national electricity company and became the main breadwinner.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The mission, slated for summer 2027 in Florida, will send four non-government astronauts to the orbital outpost for up to 14 days.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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This week, authorities organized pro-government rallies with hundreds of thousands of people to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bulgaria appoints caretaker government SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova on Wednesday appointed a caretaker government ahead of another round of parliamentary elections in April in a bid to stave off the country's political instability and economic woes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Until recently there was little parliamentary authorities could do about peers who committed ethical breaches or crimes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Beyond music, Colón was also known for his activism and civic engagement.—
Angelica Grullon,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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She has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest civic honor, and featured in lists of influential people worldwide.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Governmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governmental. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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