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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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At the finance department, Tännler has presided over fiscal surpluses averaging more than 300 million francs a year over the past five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

However, the ministry's department in Herat said new regulations had recently come into force and warned that violations could lead to detention or imprisonment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He added that the Los Angeles County District Attorney has received a criminal investigation for review from his department and Police Officers Standards and Training for the state have been informed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Healey was also accused of cutting out other ministers in his department from key conversations and decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Then Liz snagged some leftover paint from the high school's theater department and gave the first coop a makeover.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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