policies

plural of policy

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Recent Examples of policies The latest screen time policies limit the number of minutes students spend each day on their devices, with durations ranging from 60 minutes for the youngest learners to no more than half of all instructional time for high schoolers. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 His economic policies are bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians. Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Massie, meanwhile, defended Vance’s criticism, telling reporters that Israel funds online influence campaigns targeting lawmakers who oppose its policies and suggesting the vice president was now experiencing similar attacks. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 The concept of belonging has taken on an even darker shade under the current government’s anti-immigrant and anti-diversity policies that foster violence against anyone who doesn’t fit the right’s ideal of whiteness. Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 The survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, released Wednesday night, focused primarily on questions related to climate change and environmental policies. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Reduce smoking through measures such as tobacco price controls, raising the minimum age of purchase, and smoke-free policies. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Eco effort No specific eco-friendly policies are currently in place. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026 Nelson Wiseman, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, highlighted the practical side of Carney's policies. ABC News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
Noun
  • Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • And injuries that once ended careers can now be repaired through outpatient procedures.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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