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policy

[pol-uh-see] / ˈpɒl ə si /


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He was up against shifting policy, U.S. travel bans, and, in one case, an ongoing war with a country in the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Last year, that figure totaled 60% of U.S. residents External link who were under age 65, according to health policy research group KFF.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But voters showed no interest in the far more electable David Costello, a well-spoken environmental policy consultant and, by all appearances, a normal guy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Shugg said fishers were "crying out" to use the pingers but that government policy was an obstacle.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

One policy alone can’t save the world, the skeptic might respond.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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