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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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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

Another nurse said her emergency department felt "like a war zone".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Most Nestlé employees, no matter their department, tour one of the company’s 335 factories as part of their induction.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Another was taken on his way back from a late-night karaoke session; a third had been working for the forestry department when he was arrested.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In the meantime Mr. Blair and the Sunoco station manager had to get the fire department to break in the door and get Claude out.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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