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government

[guhv-ern-muhnt, ‑er-muhnt] / ˈgʌv ərn mənt, ‑ər mənt /


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Record profits led to significant employee bonuses, sparking internal union disputes and calls for a ‘national dividend’ from the government.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“We knew how important it was from my perspective for the U.S. government, and from her perspective for the company, to make sure our relationship works.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The family is required to contribute 30% of their monthly income toward the rent, and the government covers the balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Some who worked with him in the Ministry Of Defence said he had long been warned its budget was already overcommitted, stretching back to the previous government when he served as shadow defence secretary.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Japanese government has been working to shore up tsunami defenses along the Tohoku coast.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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