department
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The building’s solar array had a shutdown switch that firefighters flipped when the most recent blaze began, according to the fire department.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
The department and the New York City Mayor's Office did not respond to a question from the BBC about whether it had finished testing all the water coolers this week.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
With nearly 200 cases reported in their county alone, the Washtenaw County Health Department in southeastern Michigan is trying to find any commonalities among patients, said Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, spokeswoman for the county health department.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
Your state department of insurance will then determine if your insurance company’s estimate was fair, based on your policy.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026
The figure is still halfway across the department store but approaching me quickly, parcels spilling out of her arms.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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The Vocabulary of College
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Western Europe - Introductory
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