department
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The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said systems had “detected an air quality issue” and that the department had issued a shelter-in-place order for “the affected area.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
He added that the Los Angeles County District Attorney has received a criminal investigation for review from his department and Police Officers Standards and Training for the state have been informed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Originally a huge music department store which sold records and instruments, the building had been slated for demolition after the store filed for insolvency in 1995.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Mr. Santoro called the fire department too and they came right away.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
Vocabulary lists containing department
The Vocabulary of College
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Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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