federal
Example Sentences
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Babies born in the United States have been deemed citizens under the Constitution and federal immigration law for 160 years.
From Los Angeles Times
Nearly 7 in 10 respondents said they want state and local authorities to intervene when they witness unlawful detentions or excessive use of force by federal immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of the cases shut down were the result of yearslong investigations by federal agencies such as the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
From Salon
This is a rare instance when U.S. stock exchanges take a breather on a day that is not a federal holiday.
From MarketWatch
Even if businesses or consumers stumble, the federal government can usually soften the blow by boosting spending, cutting taxes or bailing out the financial system.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
