the Oval Office

noun

: the office of the U.S. President in the White House

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Musk's word carries a lot of weight in the Oval Office, so his statements on security clearance could be indicative of future policy. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Niki Mahmoodi, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 The president and Modi are expected to meet in the Oval Office before holding a joint press conference later in the afternoon. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025 Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could raise these prices Lutnick, who was in the Oval Office when Trump signed the memo, expanded more on the possible timeline. Selina Wang, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Oval Office 

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“The Oval Office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Oval%20Office. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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