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unit

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as in entity

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Recent Examples of unit Cutting back and forth between the present and the past, each member of the unit reflects on a hostage situation turned ICE raid that went completely off track, leaving an unarmed civilian shot dead by Hondo’s hand. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 The unit regulates vehicles for hire, including taxicabs, limousines, shuttle vans and special needs transportation vehicles. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026 Jessica McCormack also has two stores in London, a flagship at 7 Carlos Place in Mayfair, with an in-house workshop, and a unit at 140 Sloane Street. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Anyone with information is urged to contact homicide unit detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unit

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In August, the White House announced sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals who help Cuba secure weapons and maintain relationships with foreign militaries.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
As a public university, ASU could also assert statutory governmental immunity, a legal doctrine protecting public entities from liability in certain circumstances, including some policy-level decisions.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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However, consumers can purchase add-ons to a traditional policy to raise the dollar limits for those individual items.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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