department
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Connor S. Thompson, a graduate student in the chemistry department, had originally been working on another research project.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
The United States Tennis Association, which organises the event, says it works with the local police and parks department to reduce smoking on the site boundary.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The department did not respond to a request for more details as to the proposal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Our police department has uncovered stolen cars, tracked criminals, and kept our city even safer with the help of Flock Cameras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Upon his return, Dr. Claytor ran the math department.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
After KTLA’s segment, Bass told the station city departments were taking action Thursday to clear the property and address residents’ concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
On Tuesday, more than one dozen New York sheriff’s departments, including Rensselaer’s, filed a federal lawsuit in the filed in U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Stormont departments are facing a shortfall of up to £1.6bn, external, according to a spending watchdog.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The term conveniently represents a collection of people, buildings, departments, and processes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
“It won’t take but a moment, sir. It’s just I was wondering if any of the departments was short of men.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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