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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms
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as in agent
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agency
The law provides for oversight of state executive agencies and their actions by the legislative and judicial branches.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Franklin-Myers, of course, signed a massive three-year, $63 million deal with Tennessee when free agency opened.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
With Ekwonu facing uncertainty, the Panthers pivoted to sign former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker in free agency.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The first wave of free agency is over and focus is shifting to the NFL draft.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Franklin-Myers, of course, signed a massive three-year, $63 million deal with Tennessee when free agency opened.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
With Ekwonu facing uncertainty, the Panthers pivoted to sign former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker in free agency.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The first wave of free agency is over and focus is shifting to the NFL draft.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because those two sports are going to drive and carry everybody else in the department.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wise served as an FBI agent and a supervisory agent from 2004 to 2017.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The task force, consisting of county detectives and FBI agents, is separate from the initial homicide squad assigned to the case.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Emma Caughlan Emma Caughlan is an assignment editor for NBC News’ New York bureau.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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In July 2025, ENR effectively ceased to exist, with media outlets reporting the remnants of the bureau would be folded into the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs (EEB).—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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About 7 million barrels per day of that loss is being made up through other means, like the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates and the release of strategic reserves, according to Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City uses this money to pay for basic city services, like fire fighting, snow plowing and trash collecting.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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At Good Friday service at Holy Name Cathedral downtown, Chicago Catholics say this week is one of reflection.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The busy intersection was blocked off by law enforcement vehicles and crime scene tape as the investigation was underway.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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