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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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It is also true that just a matter of weeks ago the new chancellor was being remarkably barbed about the government department he now leads.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

At the bank, people familiar with the matter said, he spied on fellow executives—using his authority over the security department and position to access sensitive information and internal communications without an apparent business justification.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

He said the previous department had provided good foundations - and now the priority should be spreading AI tech adoption through government and the wider public.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Deputies later learned that the pit bull was owned by a family member who lived with the victim, the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

It was like walking into a department store and feeling the cold blast of air after a long, hot walk.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

It had for decades investigated police departments for using excessive force.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

And it was not fully funded, requiring savings to be extracted from other Whitehall departments.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Unified’s revised plan must identify “the exact actions, responsible departments, timelines and measurable performance metrics for executing each proposed expenditure reduction or revenue enhancement,” Duardo’s letter said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

By 2023, a survey found that 82% of police departments used them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

I wrote a note to all the chairmen of English departments who had offered me jobs.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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