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Recent Examples of subdepartment
At Justice, he was assigned to the Bureau of Investigation, then a relatively poky subdepartment known to the public, if it was known at all, for sniffing out violations of the 1910 Mann Act.
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Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subdepartment
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Unlike traditional subdivisions, Canyon Creek Forest is designed to provide homeowners with the freedom to enjoy their surroundings without the burden of extensive upkeep.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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The City Council unanimously agreed Feb. 25 to spend roughly $3 million (plus $45,000 in closing costs) on the property, a now vacant plot of trees and bramble along Ten Mile Bridge Road squeezed in between subdivisions north of Northwest Loop 820.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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People can also get hantavirus from a mouse bite, but this is rare, the New Mexico health department said.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The suspect’s name hasn’t been released, but Jennings said the department would be sharing the individual’s name.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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File and record legal documents – Once your estate plan is formalized, make sure it’s properly recorded with relevant institutions, such as banks and property records offices.—
Zaneilia Harris,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The task force consists of the Nashville FBI office and Knoxville Police Department.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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Trump has pulled the U.S. out of international climate agreements, limited clean-energy development on public land and set in motion a radical reduction in staff at environmental agencies in a sharp turn away from climate action.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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By Missal's count, the VA inspector general's oversight resulted in $45 billion being saved at the agency during his tenure.—
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arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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More great reads Korean Americans are finding themselves on the hook for service in the South Korean military — all because a rapper dodged it.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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The pop-ups suggested malware had been installed or included urgent warnings about technical issues related to the victims’ services, software or devices.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Subdepartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subdepartment. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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