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
She was identified Thursday by the coroner’s bureau as Haylie Ann Eisele, 26, of Pleasant Hill.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
When the commander resisted, he was placed on leave, investigated by an outside agency and temporarily transferred out of the bureau, the report alleges.
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Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The investigation into Woods’ misconduct began in September 2023 after an intern at the bureau discovered missing information in a case that Woods handled in 2018.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Provide a copy of the death certificate to each bureau.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bureau
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
When the commander resisted, he was placed on leave, investigated by an outside agency and temporarily transferred out of the bureau, the report alleges.
—
Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The investigation into Woods’ misconduct began in September 2023 after an intern at the bureau discovered missing information in a case that Woods handled in 2018.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Provide a copy of the death certificate to each bureau.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bureau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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The average time for an applicant to be on-duty is now 326 days for special agents and 256 days for police officers, the agency said.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
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Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
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The governor faced mass backlash from activists across the country for his office's statement.
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From new state laws hitting the books to a state worker's returning to office, Sacramento saw a busy news day Wednesday.
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This features a Murphy style bed with a folding desk mounted to its underside.
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Some go straight from your desk to dinner, while others are just made for Sunday brunches.
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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