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federation

[fed-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Yet "cattle producers still face substantial uncertainty that clouds herd rebuilding decisions," Bernt Nelson, an economist at the federation wrote.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Last week, he traveled to South America, where the federation leaders reaffirmed that they stood behind him—even as revelations about Infantino’s personal life began to surface in the British press.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Pointing to a decade of work promoting football worldwide - and in particular his support of African nations - the federation stressed that the episode should not overshadow Infantino's wider record.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

But they're far from the only unhappy federation.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Lawrence replied that “the idea of a federation of democracies may have much practical merit, but... I would not think of using my position as a scientist in furthering such a political movement.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Around the world, federations have begun the process of retracting their letters of support for him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Sign on, the federations were told, and you’ll get $20 million.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

For that to happen, the criticism from federations across the world must continue.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The paper refers to pressure on the FA after "England's governing body joined the Prime Minister and three other federations in criticising the plan".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Eventually, internecine warfare erupted between the United States and Soviet Chess federations and FIDE.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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