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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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Reports have suggested the prime minister is preparing to unveil an additional £13.5bn after negotiations with the department, possibly in the coming days.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Most Nestlé employees, no matter their department, tour one of the company’s 335 factories as part of their induction.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Sherpa's family has filed a police report accusing HTA of negligence, and Nepal's tourism department is investigating the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Peña: I think I’ve done OK in that department where if I read something and it really moves me, I just want to be a part of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s part of a series put on by the county department of social services,” she said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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