departments

Example Sentences

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But what “another way” means remains unclear, and Blanche said that was an issue for the departments of Defense and State.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

New products and store layouts in its baby, toy and health departments led to big sales gains in those categories, said Michael Fiddelke, Target’s new chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The list of officials and executives that he brought with him to Beijing included no China specialists, not even the few who hold key positions in the departments of State and Defense.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

It brought together public funding for the royals into a single payment, replacing a mix of grants from a range of government departments.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

He spent much of every day on the phone, calling police departments across the country.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides