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organization, often business-related n.
power, instrumentality n.

NOUN

organization, often business-related

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bureau company department firm office

NOUN

power, instrumentality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

force operation organ

STRONG

action activity auspices channel efficiency influence instrument instrumentality intercession intervention means mechanism mediation medium vehicle work

Antonyms

STRONG

end idleness impotence inactivity inertia weakness

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North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts said it sends a daily extract of expunged cases to a data analytics center for use by the State Bureau of Investigation and other agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

In 2025 the three meteorology agencies invited nominations for names from the public.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Some of those orders were lifted after the Supreme Court last month found that federal agencies could continue to prepare for the changes prior to implementing them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, U.S. government agencies themselves haven’t universally adopted the change, or done so swiftly.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Ann quickly developed into a tough negotiator in meetings with various city agencies.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson