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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directory
Many callers just need to be directed to the right Vatican office or official, and the sisters oblige with the aid of massive yearbooks and directories, as well as a solid knowledge of protocols and a hefty dose of discretion, Sister Anthony said.
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Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The Census Bureau’s public repository went offline, then returned without certain directories of geographic information.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Franchise Directories And Marketplaces Franchise Direct—One of the largest franchise directories featuring global franchise opportunities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For parents looking to find ways for their families to support the homeless population in their communities, check out the nonprofit partner directory through the No Address movie website.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 22 Feb. 2025
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Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The Census Bureau’s public repository went offline, then returned without certain directories of geographic information.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Franchise Directories And Marketplaces Franchise Direct—One of the largest franchise directories featuring global franchise opportunities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For parents looking to find ways for their families to support the homeless population in their communities, check out the nonprofit partner directory through the No Address movie website.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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However, this looks likely to change according to a recent Android Authority report that reveals two new secret subscription plans hidden within the code of the latest Google Photos app.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Start today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $67 (+taxes and fees) through May 13, 2025.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Other statutes written in that era, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (FHA), contained similar language.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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When the fate of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s landmark health-care law, was before the Supreme Court, in 2012, Clement argued on behalf of twenty-six states that the statute was unconstitutional.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Certainly the extraordinary performance of the U.S. economy since ratification of the constitution makes a strong argument for this structure of government.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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He’s even expressed willingness to reform Ecuador’s constitution — potentially allowing for the formal return of a US military presence, like the one that existed from 1999 to 2009 at the now-defunct Manta Air Base.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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The state's Senate approved the proposal, which is modeled after Arizona’s law, on April 1.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The behemoth of federal civil rights laws may originate with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but far too much of it has been invented by administrative agencies and courts.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The final regulations will have to reveal whether Treasury really meant to exclude rental businesses.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research backs up the fact that positive self-talk can help with emotional regulation: A 2020 study found a positive relationship between self-talk and coping with the stress of having an illness.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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Or, to extrapolate Anderson’s hacks to this example, creating a competition with a sales incentive would be significantly more impactful than barking instructions.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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When the Trump administration tried to quash those instructions at the Fourth Circuit court of appeals, three federal judges said Trump must comply.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The White House takes aim at the Biden administration and Democrats’ handling of the pandemic, arguing lockdowns were detrimental, masks were ineffective, and the 6-foot distance rule was arbitrarily made up by Fauci.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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