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vacancy

[vey-kuhn-see] / ˈveɪ kən si /


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"Law enforcement agencies across the United States continue to face significant recruiting and retention challenges, and every vacancy affects our organization and the community we serve," the police chief added.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But "the temptation to declare vacancy will always be there," political scientist Fernando Tuesta told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This year, the region has seen a slight dip in home values and a slight uptick in vacancy rates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has a prolonged vacancy for the chief executive of the Economic Development Corporation, causing anxiety among business leaders amid a shift to “economic justice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

At first, the Navy hoped to get William to fill the vacancy.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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