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agency

[ey-juhn-see] / ˈeɪ dʒən si /
NOUN
organization, often business-related
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These networks are trying to help brands get discovered in a retail world where 80% to 85% of sales still happen in-store, according to Brian Leder, president of media agency Ramp97, who attended the event.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Local authorities were "promptly replying" to more than 800 calls from affected relatives, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

They’re governed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a federal agency, and are allowed in every state, with some exceptions like Nevada and Michigan.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

It said the bill shifted accountability for regulatory compliance from insurers to telematics vendors, didn’t give the agency sufficient oversight over the vendors and imposed a large regulatory burden on the department.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

I even picked up odd jobs over at Mr. Pinkerton’s detective agency, sewing stylish trousers and cotton shirts for Mr. Bangs and his costume supply.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

"Access has been very, very, very difficult," Pieters Yahia said, noting that UN agencies had delivered water and and sanitation kits, as well as food and medicine.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts said it sends a daily extract of expunged cases to a data analytics center for use by the State Bureau of Investigation and other agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

She said alongside greater investment in children's mental health services, staff from key agencies across health, social care and education needed better training in helping children who are struggling with their mental health.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta’s office, which represented the state in court, deferred questions to the agencies.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Virtually no one—be they homeowners, financial institutions, rating agencies, regulators, or investors—anticipated what is occurring.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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