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government

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


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The government also said it would cap how much private schools can charge for specialist school places.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Bris urged the government to instead continue its reforms of SiS homes, and to strengthen networks around children in institutional care to ensure they do not fall back into criminality on their release.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Reports suggested the government was preparing to announce a £13.5bn increase, prompting concerns from defence officials.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said the government would present a revised proposal within weeks, lowering the age to 14.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

And, anyhow, Jonah had had some vague notion that disability checks came from the government, not private businesses.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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