governmental

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A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Behnam Bakhshi, the spokesperson for Tehran Province’s state-run water and wastewater company, said recently that “all executive bodies, organizations, and public institutions—both governmental and nongovernmental—are required to install water-saving equipment and manage water consumption.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

When epidemiologist Antoine Flahault addressed a French governmental health conference alongside other health experts on Tuesday, he urged scientists, journalists and the general public to "be wary of preconceived notions".

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Congressman Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, has previously advocated for more governmental transparency on UFO sightings.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

We train ecologists in our universities and even employ them in our governmental agencies but we seldom take their advice.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson