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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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A Defense Department spokesman said the department took the list down because it may require updates, and would publish a new list after making changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Since the middle of February, visits to grocery stores, big-box superstores and discount stores have been outpacing consumer visits to places like apparel, electronics, department stores and home-improvement stores, Hottovy said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

DHS workers have been informed in a memo from department heads that they are slated to receive a check on Friday for back pay up until April 4.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Customs has placed the burden on firms to assemble information to make claims, says lawyer Jared Slipman, chair of the tax department at Obermayer, which has been advising businesses on the process.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But the Archduchess Ilona Laszlo chose to spend the afternoon at Swanburne, so she might catch up with her friends in the languages department.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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