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deputy

[dep-yuh-tee] / ˈdɛp jə ti /


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As deputy attorney general, Mr. Blanche directed the department’s day-to-day operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

It was signed by Morgan DeWitt Snow, deputy director of presidential personnel in the Executive Office of the President.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Andy Burnham has discussed the idea of a new Downing Street outpost in Manchester being run by the future deputy prime minister, the Financial Times reports.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

"The Eswatini authorities must stop facilitating these unlawful transfers," said Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty's deputy regional director for east and southern Africa, in a statement.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

“I’m Luis Ramirez. Fina’s dad and deputy spider catcher.”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

The 141 Tisza deputies in parliament gave a standing ovation as the results of the vote were announced.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Pelosi reportedly told deputies he knew he had struck “something,” but said he was unsure what it was before continuing to drive.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez rejected criticism from opposition deputies over the response, insisting: "This is not a fiasco -- we were prepared."

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Deputies were called after receiving calls about the two juveniles on e-bikes, but the riders were gone by the time deputies arrived, she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Three retired gill- netters—Gillon Crichton, Sam Goodall, and Eric Hoffman, Sr.—were sworn in as deputies by San Piedro’s sheriff for the purpose of guarding its contents.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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