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government

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


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It was ultimately blocked by the UK government, a decision upheld in the courts.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

As part of the negotiations, the US likely has a range of demands of Canada's federal government, beyond the list of actions Carney requested from Canadian regional premiers.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

On Thursday, traders were continuing to negotiate how much they want to get paid on U.S. government debt.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

July government retail-sales data showed a softening overall, though some of that softness was likely caused by one-time events like the switch of Amazon.com and other retailer’s summer online-sales events to June.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Critically for the giant panda—and all the species under its umbrella—the government and the conservationists are collaborating, attacking the many pieces of the habitat puzzle.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

Barry and Hunter said there is a risk the Treasury could now try to reduce long-end auction sizes, pointing to actions taken by other governments that haven’t met with stellar results.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

A global bond selloff is raising borrowing costs for governments, businesses and families, with little relief in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Both sides find hope in a provision that allows local governments to adopt alternative versions of Zone Zero, which San Diego and Berkeley have already done and Los Angeles is in the process of doing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The ease of moving capital had heightened pressure on governments to think more competitively in choosing their policies, most notably tax rates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Sargo was also working to overthrow the governments of Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil, so that pro-Nazi leaders could be installed across South America.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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