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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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In turn, the department will receive a minority equity stake in the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

This forces department chairs, deans, provosts and research vice presidents to own the veracity of every proposed publication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

After three years, participants taking GLP-1 drugs experienced a 30% reduction in emergency department visits, a 25% reduction in hospitalizations, a 40% reduction in overdoses, and a 50% reduction in drug-related deaths.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Andre White, a detective with about a dozen years at the department, was in seventh, while Brendan Corbett, a former assistant sheriff for custody operations, was in last place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Before his job as a sand pounder, Cullen had worked as a deliveryman for Macy's department store in New York City.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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