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memorandum

[mem-uh-ran-duhm] / ˌmɛm əˈræn dəm /


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Each provider has a memorandum of understanding with Child Start, which owns the school campus.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The Middle East had enjoyed a respite from violence after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to pause their war in mid-June.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

When Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in June to halt military operations and reopen the strait, the price of oil fell back to pre-war levels of around $70 a barrel.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Wang called for an early resumption of negotiations and the implementation of a memorandum of understanding aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xinhua reported.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

He took out his memorandum book and solemnly wrote: “Don’t forget to have six boys and six girls.”

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

The recent publication of confidential Supreme Court memoranda by The New York Times has brought to light a pivotal moment in the court’s history.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

Over the past year, they have signed contracts and memoranda of understanding to import gas from Turkey and Qatar to increase production.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

He said Mr Trump "begins this case because he seeks a vindication of his legal rights… that the statements in these memoranda are false."

From BBC Oct. 16, 2023

Iran’s leader specifically mentioned Africa’s mineral resources and Iran’s petrochemical experience, but the five memoranda of understanding signed on Wednesday by the Islamic Republic and Kenya appeared not to address either one.

From Seattle Times Jul. 11, 2023

We gave them files, memoranda, and even some original evidence because we had nothing to hide.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

In early May, some smaller companies—including Hunt Oil, Crossover Energy, HKN Energy and Mercuria Energy Group—signed memorandums of understanding to explore new drilling and trading opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

President Donald Trump set the tone for his second term by issuing 26 executive orders, four proclamations and 12 memorandums on his first day back in office.

From Salon Oct. 8, 2025

Talks about memorandums and a "possible future" of peace hardly seems the kind of solid ground on which lasting deals can be quickly built.

From BBC May 19, 2025

Shortly after taking office, Hochman removed a number of Gascón’s closest allies from leadership posts in the district attorney’s office, according to transfer memorandums issued at the time.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2025

But form the plurals of others simply by adding s: curriculums; formulas; memorandums; stadiums.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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