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government

[guhv-ern-muhnt, ‑er-muhnt] / ˈgʌv ərn mənt, ‑ər mənt /


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“We’re still working through that process internally,” said Bobby Hunter, CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s government programs, “and we look forward to continuing the dialog with CMS.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The cyber threat of AI is also being communicated at the highest levels, including with the U.S. government and to the CEOs of the biggest U.S. banks, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Canada and Mexico, and urged fans to consult government websites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

“Our government put out the call for Local Defense Volunteers—the Home Guard, as Mr. Churchill calls us—and you stepped forward. And you could not have done so at a more critical time.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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