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Beni Sabti, an Iran expert at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, said Vahidi may now be even more influential than parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf or even Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The opposition Tisza party secured more than two-thirds of the parliamentary seats, winning a powerful supermajority.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Bulgaria is headed into its eighth parliamentary election in five years.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Speaking at his parliamentary hearing Wednesday, Shin said external uncertainty remains elevated, citing as key risks the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, higher global energy prices and shifting policy paths in major economies.
—Heesu Lee, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The opposition Tisza party secured more than two-thirds of the parliamentary seats, winning a powerful supermajority.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Bulgaria is headed into its eighth parliamentary election in five years.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Speaking at his parliamentary hearing Wednesday, Shin said external uncertainty remains elevated, citing as key risks the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, higher global energy prices and shifting policy paths in major economies.
—Heesu Lee, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parliamentary
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In each of the 11 countries, a national agency or dedicated ministerial department was set up to implement and track the project, with a coordinating entity, the Pan-African Great Green Wall Agency, based in Mauritania.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Opponents also object to the city’s review process for the project, which is ministerial, meaning the applicants do not need to seek public input and that review by city staff does not need to include public hearings.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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There is no official release date yet for the eight-episode drama.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The treasurer’s office collects tax dollars, tells the auditor’s office what was collected, and then the auditor distributes the funds to the governmental units, Petalas said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dustin Burrows, a Republican from Lubbock, directed the chamber’s governmental oversight committee to study the legal and economic implications of Texas absorbing one or more counties in eastern New Mexico.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the suit contends that despite being placed on administrative leave from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in September, Fatherley has been allowed to access and use his work email address, violating Wyandotte County’s employee policies.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Foley is committed to permitting more housing, by reducing the bureaucratic hurdles and, most important, to jumpstart the construction of market-rate housing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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If students have to hunt for support, wait days for answers or navigate bureaucratic handoffs, the institution is effectively taxing them for having a life outside the classroom.—
Ian Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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From September 1, senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus will take over the reins from Cook, while Cook will be appointed Apple’s executive chairman.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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American troops could face similar concerns if political leaders fail to distinguish between legitimate investigations and politically motivated campaigns, according to John Spencer, executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fed officials are not entitled to the same special deference in their stewardship of public monies…or in bank regulatory and supervisory policy…or in areas affecting international finance, among other matters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Alexander Wynaendts, supervisory board chairman at Deutsche Bank, said Wednesday that Europe needs to reduce regulations and boost its output to compete with China and the US despite challenges posed by the Middle East war and intra-regional rivalries.—
Steve Gelsi,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Parliamentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parliamentary. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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