department
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However, the ministry's department in Herat said new regulations had recently come into force and warned that violations could lead to detention or imprisonment.
From Barron's • 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
One of the former directors of the department, Jennifer Lilley, also figures into Freeman’s saga.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"Any threat against the president is taken very seriously by the department, and our US Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable," the spokesperson said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Mr. Crabtree called the fire department, and while he was doing that the kindergarten teacher stuck her head out the window and called to Boyd, “Don’t you worry, they’re coming to cut you loose.”
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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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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