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Recent Examples of parliamentary
These are separate from the executive, legislative, parliamentary, and military branches, and from other civil-service jobs.
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Robin Wright, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
In recent months, a local lawmaker has come to their aid, using parliamentary privilege to reveal Mercury’s real name, his confession, and the alias he’s used for years.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party, followed weeks after a parliamentary committee recommended a series of reforms to support the peace efforts — including measures to reintegrate PKK members who renounce violence.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Government officials say more than 2,000 detainees have been released under precautionary measures and at least 177 prisoners have received full amnesty benefits, according to figures provided by ruling party lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who heads the parliamentary commission overseeing compliance.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Robin Wright, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
In recent months, a local lawmaker has come to their aid, using parliamentary privilege to reveal Mercury’s real name, his confession, and the alias he’s used for years.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party, followed weeks after a parliamentary committee recommended a series of reforms to support the peace efforts — including measures to reintegrate PKK members who renounce violence.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Government officials say more than 2,000 detainees have been released under precautionary measures and at least 177 prisoners have received full amnesty benefits, according to figures provided by ruling party lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who heads the parliamentary commission overseeing compliance.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parliamentary
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Thaksin could be eligible for parole in May, his nephew is the party’s prime ministerial candidate.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The referendum refers political reforms that include prime ministerial term limits, stronger checks on executive power and other safeguards preventing parliamentary power consolidation.—
Julhas Alam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China's factory activity faltered in February as manufacturers paused production and cargo shipment to celebrate an extended holiday, an official survey showed on Wednesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wednesday’s hearing, which will mark Walz’s and Ellison’s first official appearances in the federal probe into the fraud scandal, is expected to focus on similar threads.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Even when the governmental entity has insurance, that doesn’t mean the victim will be guaranteed a payment above the cap.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The transition from paper to digital records was a massive lift for governmental and health organizations.—
Emily Brindley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles School Board placed Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on indefinite administrative leave Friday, two days after FBI agents raided his California home and school district office.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Forty five classrooms are spread across the second and third floors, while faculty office and administrative facilities are on the fourth floor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2026
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Key questions remain about how the Mamdani administration plans to operationalize the program, many of which were voiced during a City Council hearing Monday — from hiring enough teachers to cutting through bureaucratic red tape.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The city's recent decision to classify downtown's Lugar Plaza as a park might seem like a minor bureaucratic tweak.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
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The rooms are sleek, and a rooftop bar, pool, and executive lounge are modern gems throughout the property, creating a polished downtown retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Conservative strategist Jon Fleischman, a former executive director of the state GOP, said he was thrilled by Kiley’s decision, which avoids a divisive intraparty battle.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Berlinale has confirmed that Tricia Tuttle is to remain in place as director of the festival following a supervisory board meeting on Wednesday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tricia Tuttle will remain the director of the Berlin International Film Festival, the Berlinale confirmed, following a supervisory board meeting on Wednesday.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Parliamentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parliamentary. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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