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government

[guhv-ern-muhnt, ‑er-muhnt] / ˈgʌv ərn mənt, ‑ər mənt /


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The federal government has played a large role in the recovery, including leading the debris cleanup and, as of February, approving 12,600 Small Business Administration loans to fire victims totaling $3.2 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Whether a Tisza government can do that, and how quickly, would depend on the margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The firm’s chief macro strategist is looking past this week’s noise and toward a bigger picture that he says will still trigger demand for U.S. government bonds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

One especially welcome trend in the report is the continuing decline in federal government employment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Critically for the giant panda—and all the species under its umbrella—the government and the conservationists are collaborating, attacking the many pieces of the habitat puzzle.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh