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 government finally authorized some repair work in 2014 to deal with the crumbling concrete and regular water leaks, but the stopgaps haven’t addressed long-term security concerns or the expansion of the bureau that now occupies space in nearly two dozen buildings around Washington.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
He was named bureau chief in 1975 and by 1981 his column was syndicated.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
Neill Franklin, who was once head of the city’s drug and criminal enforcement bureau.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
It is written by Susan Page, USA TODAY's Washington bureau chief.
—USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
He was named bureau chief in 1975 and by 1981 his column was syndicated.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
Neill Franklin, who was once head of the city’s drug and criminal enforcement bureau.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
It is written by Susan Page, USA TODAY's Washington bureau chief.
—USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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In particular, speakers pointed to the local agency’s arrest of protesters and use of pepper spray during an ICE arrest in the city this summer.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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In the specific case of Lake Bluff, Claffey said the Park District submitted the application in September 2024, and the agency issued a construction permit this past February following four rounds of questions and answers about the design of the pool.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Allegations in the federal lawsuit include: The Department of State penalized Jonny's Road Testing for failing to meet reporting deadlines related to driver testing information, despite acknowledging systemic failures in the software system the department required driver testing companies to use.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Refugee screening clinic: The department is slowly winding down.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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The 30,000-square-foot building, planned for 350 S. Water St., will include parking, office space, and a rooftop with indoor and outdoor amenities.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are a few takeaways: P&G punted on restructuring details In June, the Cincinnati consumer products giant announced a restructuring plan that would cut 7,000 office jobs from the payroll.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The overhead pendant light gives off a warm, ambient glow, and the desk lamp adds a pop of color in addition to focused lighting for reading and studying.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
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No, that’s the reason why Pam Bondi said in February, this is on my desk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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