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[dep-yuh-tee] / ˈdɛp yə ti /


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Deputy Mayor Rick Cole, who served in the administration of Eric Garcetti, pins some of Bass’ problems on choices she made early in her administration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In April, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg announced a new city-backed insurance program aimed at cutting apartment owners’ insurance costs by 20% to 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Deputy managing editor Shelby Grad and staff writers Lisa Boone and Hailey Branson-Potts contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Kenya Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said at a Nairobi business forum in March that the zero-tariff agreement gives Kenya an opportunity to reduce its trade deficit with China, which stands at some $4 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Elmer senior was with Deputy Patton in the yard, along with another man I didn’t know.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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