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as in departments
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 instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agencies
Musk, who is the CEO of Space X and Tesla, has benefitted from billions of dollars worth of federal contracts, including from NASA, the military and other US government agencies, and the announcement raised immediate concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Here’s the latest on what that means for consumers, federal agencies, corporate America, and — of course — Elon Musk.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Authorities established that Russian hackers exploited a flaw in a Microsoft product to steal sensitive government documents from the National Nuclear Security Administration and the National Institutes of Health, among other agencies.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Many civilian agencies also upgraded to the G5 during this timeframe, said Sondhi, who now works at Microsoft competitor Trellix as chief technology officer for the company’s public-sector business.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Drone operation is regulated by the FAA, and state and federal agencies wildlife agencies usually prohibit drones in many natural areas, and usually forbid intentionally or inadvertently harassing wildlife with them.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Wrap Technologies continues to focus on marketing its BolaWrap and Wrap Reality products to law enforcement agencies globally, despite challenges in market conditions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch, ordering city agencies to prepare water conservation plans.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Here’s the latest on what that means for consumers, federal agencies, corporate America, and — of course — Elon Musk.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Authorities established that Russian hackers exploited a flaw in a Microsoft product to steal sensitive government documents from the National Nuclear Security Administration and the National Institutes of Health, among other agencies.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Many civilian agencies also upgraded to the G5 during this timeframe, said Sondhi, who now works at Microsoft competitor Trellix as chief technology officer for the company’s public-sector business.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Drone operation is regulated by the FAA, and state and federal agencies wildlife agencies usually prohibit drones in many natural areas, and usually forbid intentionally or inadvertently harassing wildlife with them.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Wrap Technologies continues to focus on marketing its BolaWrap and Wrap Reality products to law enforcement agencies globally, despite challenges in market conditions.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch, ordering city agencies to prepare water conservation plans.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agencies
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His office is also responsible for representing county departments in legal actions.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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What emerging markets family business leaders can do is upgrade their corporate finance departments.Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, since March 2020, late and missing payments have not been reported to the credit reporting bureaus.Robert Farrington, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Victims of scams can freeze their credit reports, Shackelford said, across all three credit reporting bureaus.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Said initially refused to comply with law enforcement agents after he was arrested Friday but later detailed his support for the terrorist group, the detention memo alleges.Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, locals say the agents continue to be present in the streets but have been instructed to issue warnings rather than take immediate enforcement actions.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Both the Democrat and Republican candidates have run for other public offices and lost.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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But nearly two-and-a-half years later, following applications from hundreds of school districts and county offices of education, the Golden State Pathways Program still hasn’t provided any funding.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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German automakers protested the EU decision to go ahead with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, green groups reckoned new European EVs would now be able to compete, while some fear this might ignite wider trade tensions.Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Schultz Pass Road is maintained gravel/dirt suitable for most vehicles.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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NorthView's management identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting related to complex financial instruments and other accounting areas.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Other income for the quarter was $4,764,543, compared to an expense of $57,941 in the previous year, driven by changes in the fair value of financial instruments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who thanked Netanyahu in a social media post for trusting him with the role.Max Burman, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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That means Trump Media’s market value is about equal to Paramount Global, a media conglomerate that owns CBS and has brought in more than $14 billion this year.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The album’s resurgence on the charts is driven by several factors.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Agencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agencies. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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