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 President has directed federal agencies to review interpretive materials to ensure accuracy, honesty, and alignment with shared national values," the department told AFP by e-mail.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, who leads the US justice department, has declined to confirm reports of an impending indictment.
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
Hecht’s department store is about a mile away.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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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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