executive branch

Example Sentences

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Iran’s supreme leader is the commander in chief of the armed forces, and the head of the judiciary, the legislature and the executive branch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Finally, Congress should require the executive branch to assess explicitly how proposed tariffs will affect small businesses before implementation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Years of congressional investigations and in-depth reporting had made the country aware of massive abuses of power by the executive branch.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Immigration is broadly under the control of the executive branch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

“It has to do with the executive branch; we’re golden,” JonPaul said.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen