policies

plural of policy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of policies Because Sand has not served in a legislative capacity, he isn’t burdened by a controversial voting record on leftist policies, as is Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who is also trying to flip a red state seat. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 The lot has become an unexpected battleground in the fight between New York's sanctuary city policies and federal immigration enforcement. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Reputational risks Trump’s regulators are handing ⁠Wall Street banks major capital relief and have already clashed with Democrats when defending their policies during congressional hearings. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 That same year, Correa introduced a series of economic policies that cut against dollarization’s logic. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 The Republican has long pushed to eliminate DEI policies and restrict LGBTQ+ student clubs across public school districts. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 In 1987, the New York Humans Rights Commission charged the club with discrimination over its exclusionary membership policies, following similar actions taken against other prestigious clubs like Union League, University and Century Association. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026 An agent depends on data, tools and workflow rules, any of which can break down as business processes, policies and operating conditions change. — Heather Bassett, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as both parties make their final push toward the midterms, with tight Senate races and energy policies taking center stage. — FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policies
procedures
Noun
  • For private schemes, the requirements include publicly available criteria, independent monitoring of compliance and procedures to withdraw or suspend a label when requirements are breached.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While those patients still exist, new data suggests more and more patients are seeking out the procedures at a younger age.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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