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Recent Examples of directory
At the conference, Scheid suggested creating an electronic directory of behavioral health resources.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
And several of Prime’s executives are family members of Elite staff, according to Elite’s employee directory and public records.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Her grandmother's business was listed in The Green Book, a safe place directory for Black travelers.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Don’t forget about industry-specific directories (such as TripAdvisor for restaurants) as these can be effective at reaching your audience, though some niche directories may charge a fee to include your listing.
—Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
And several of Prime’s executives are family members of Elite staff, according to Elite’s employee directory and public records.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Her grandmother's business was listed in The Green Book, a safe place directory for Black travelers.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Don’t forget about industry-specific directories (such as TripAdvisor for restaurants) as these can be effective at reaching your audience, though some niche directories may charge a fee to include your listing.
—Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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While bar tabs require handing over a physical credit card—something that feels outdated to a smartphone-native generation—Gen Z prefers the immediacy and security of tapping a phone or using a QR code.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Additionally, hundreds more clearance fashion finds are on sale for an extra 50 percent off with code WOW50. J.Crew Factory Eyelet Midi Dress, $50 with code (orig.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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And in the courts, Trump administration lawyers are digging deep into case law in search of archaic statutes that can be cited to justify the ongoing federal crackdown — including constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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During the hearing, Shumate initially said the administration had complied with the three-prong test required by the statute.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
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Jean Duhon Hanson Dundee ICE agents must take responsibility for their actions Our country is capitulating to an ideology that says the police state is more important than any freedom guaranteed in our constitution.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Already in existence before the Constitution arrived, state governments often did in their constitutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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The suspect's background in private security and his use of police-like tactics has raised questions about screening processes for security personnel and the regulation of companies that operate police-resembling vehicles.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Game 2 — Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (double overtime): The Oilers tied the game with 17.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime for a second consecutive game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Residents were advised to heed official warnings throughout the severe weather cycle and stay alert for any additional storm advisories or emergency instructions.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The only instructions for the theater audience that night will be to get their butts in the seats before curtain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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