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government

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


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The government did not elaborate on the cause of the fire.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

BEIRUT—The government of Lebanon is barely able to manage the basic requirements of statehood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Earlier this year, the Japanese government established a ministerial task force and introduced emergency response measures to address the rise in bear attacks and reduce casualties.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Lebanon’s government isn’t only impoverished and outgunned, it’s riven by the same sectarian splits as the society as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Then she waves goodbye and says, “Take care, niñas. Be good!” as we are driven away in a government jeep.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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