agencies

Example Sentences

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Humanitarian agencies have said such large-scale action has not yet begun.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies rescued 37 teenagers across Southern California and in nearby states including Arizona and Nevada.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Some law enforcement agencies argue that acting on imperfect signals is preferable to missing serious risks.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The federal government spends more than $250 billion annually on more than 150 education, workforce training and childcare programs across several departments and agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

HUD’s “One Strike Guide” calls on housing agencies to “take full advantage of their authority to use stringent screening and eviction procedures.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander