department
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The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is the most effective protection from measles, according to the public health department.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The government's highway administration department said roads were blocked in at least 22 places around the country.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Children who live in relatively disadvantaged areas are also more likely to be autistic than those who live in more affluent areas, according to the department.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
That was no surprise, but more notable was their reasoning for it: The department argued that the lawsuits were premature because federal agencies haven’t even started to implement the order yet.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
It was also the nickname for a department store, the Grands Magasins du Louvre.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing department
The Vocabulary of College
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Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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