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agency

[ey-juhn-see] / ˈeɪ dʒən si /
NOUN
organization, often business-related
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Not every agency is ready to call it, though.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

South Africa is one of Africa's largest economies and hosts more than three million foreigners, just over five percent of its population, according to the country's statistics agency.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“It is one of the most magical travel experiences that you can have, and what’s crazy is you’re still within the United States,” said Causey, a vice president at the travel agency Travelmation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

There are multiple Metro stations within walking distance of the venue and the agency is running an enhanced service program around the city to alleviate traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“He started running around, taking charge, telling people, ‘All right, my agency has the plane towed away now; we’ll handle it from here.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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