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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms
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as in agent
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agency
In other cases where agency fact sheets are introduced as sources of authority, federal judges have pointed out their limited authoritativeness.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
New Orleans would get a nice addition with Wiggins, giving them some insurance in case star forward Brandon Ingram leaves this offseason in free agency.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Courtney Vandersloot: The longtime Sky star is on the hunt for a new team in free agency this spring after winning the second WNBA championship of her career with the New York Liberty in 2024.
—Julia Poe, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
That shouldn’t change because of the Bears’ next head coach or what happens in free agency.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
New Orleans would get a nice addition with Wiggins, giving them some insurance in case star forward Brandon Ingram leaves this offseason in free agency.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Courtney Vandersloot: The longtime Sky star is on the hunt for a new team in free agency this spring after winning the second WNBA championship of her career with the New York Liberty in 2024.
—Julia Poe, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
That shouldn’t change because of the Bears’ next head coach or what happens in free agency.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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Thomas cited the department’s experience at Democratic and Republican national conventions.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Alexander Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Shirley Drive on Saturday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even though Joel Wolfe, Sasaki's agent, has been trying to dispel that notion since at least November, he was asked to address it again Wednesday at Sasaki's introductory press conference in Los Angeles.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration’s Tuesday announcement that federal immigration agents would not face limits on arrests at or near sensitive locations — which alongside schools, also covers hospitals and houses of worship — undid over a decade of precedent, including Trump’s first four years in office.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also responding, its Nashville bureau said.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The law enforcement action followed a bureau investigation triggered by naval operatives' report on a group of Chinese citizens suspected of conducting surveillance under the guise of developing an autonomous vehicle.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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But the instrumentality of so many of his characters seems to have reached a nadir in The City and Its Uncertain Walls.—
Bailey Trela,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
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The abuse continued until Summers finally returned to the office, and the caller ordered Nix to leave.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald J. Trump has made scores of promises that, if kept during his second term in office, would significantly reshape American life, culture, economics, politics and diplomacy.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The funds will go towards annual exams, cancer screenings, birth control and other family planning services.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Consider joining groups, attending a spiritual service or visiting a museum.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The guard told 911 dispatch that a suspicious vehicle — a dark SUV — had driven through his yard.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts, or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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That court loss led to a sweep of new bitcoin ETFs, which ultimately proved to be the most successful category launch in the history of such instruments.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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The cold snap forced Yo-Yo Ma and other musicians to pre-record their music, out of fear that their instruments would freeze.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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