department
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The department and the egg producers could reach a settlement that avoids litigation, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
As a head of department, Tickner needs to plan and deliver these sessions, which last an hour.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
“I’ve been here nearly 20 years and seeing this going from concept to reality has been the greatest thing,” said Tiffany August, associate vice president of LACMA’s people and culture department, which oversees human resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The department has been investigating the egg market since early in the Trump administration, when prices skyrocketed following an egg shortage that producers attributed to the worst outbreak of avian flu in American history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
You’re always on call, just like the fire department is always on call.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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