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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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On Friday, the department said the economy added 115,000 jobs, buoyed by gains in industries including retail, transportation and warehousing and healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Lieutenant Deirdre Vickers said the department does not comment on pending litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

A witness at the Noah Donohoe inquest has rejected a claim that a Stormont department "hadn't a clue" about a central issue in the case.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Nike will reduce its workforce by roughly 1,400 workers, or about 2%, mostly in its tech department, as it simplifies global operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Follow me,” he instructed as they entered Printemps department store.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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