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[dep-yuh-tee] / ˈdɛp yə ti /


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Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the trade group, the National Association of Realtors, says would-be buyers may not want to stay on the sidelines.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Douglas Loverro, who worked with Shotwell and SpaceX when he was deputy program executive officer for space at the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Following the latest incident, the Indian government summoned the deputy head of the US mission in Delhi, officials told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Not much the firefighters can do when it was blowing that hard,” said Kelly Singer, acting deputy fire chief for the newly minted U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He knew that the deputy was watching him and he sat rigid, his hands pressed between his knees.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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