as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal revenue bureau
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Recent Examples of bureau
The Times’ Washington bureau chief Michael Wilner contributed to this report.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
But borrowers who couldn't or didn't over that period were still shielded from some of the potential consequences, like having their delinquency reported to credit bureaus or defaulted loans sent to collections.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 19 May 2025
All no-knock warrants will be served by SWAT officers after approval from a bureau chief and a Cook County judge, according to the department.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
In: United States Department of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr.
Alexander Tin
Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau.
—Alexander Tin
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
But borrowers who couldn't or didn't over that period were still shielded from some of the potential consequences, like having their delinquency reported to credit bureaus or defaulted loans sent to collections.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 19 May 2025
All no-knock warrants will be served by SWAT officers after approval from a bureau chief and a Cook County judge, according to the department.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
In: United States Department of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr.
Alexander Tin
Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau.
—Alexander Tin
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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In the meantime, the agency will keep chugging along on old infrastructure.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Two hikers had called 911 to report that the third member of their hiking party had died, said the agency.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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According to 2024-25 CDC data, adults who had taken the vaccine were 33% more likely not to need emergency department or urgent care and 45%–46% effective in preventing hospitalizations among otherwise healthy adults over 65 year old.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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The department said each area published on Thursday will receive formal notification they are deemed noncompliant and if they are believed to be in violation of any federal criminal statutes.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Buskirk was working as a graduate assistant in KU’s office of the provost in 1986.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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Trump has long been known for his tendency to exaggerate crowd sizes at his rallies and public events, a pattern that dates back to his very first days in office.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Listen to this article The Senate Democratic majority passed a bill Wednesday that would provide jobless benefits to strikers in Connecticut, defying Gov. Ned Lamont’s expected veto should the measure pass the House and reach his desk.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Plan for Adjustable Heights Opt for height-adjustable products, like desks for reading and accessible sinks for the kitchen.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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