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as in official
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as in federal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governmental
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Milou went on to paint several portraits that were licensed as the official likeness of Pope Francis' papal visit.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025 -
Listen to this article 2 min The obvious is now official – Cam Ward is a Tennessee Titan.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Three Manhattan federal prosecutors resigned on Tuesday after saying the Trump administration had asked them to admit wrongdoing in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case as a condition of their return.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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The federal Food and Drug Administration will take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference.—
Matthew Perrone,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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Graham credited the Trump administration with helping cut through bureaucratic red tape that often slows recovery efforts in disaster zones.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Previously, these issues were handled through slow bureaucratic processes.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That included municipal officials, traditional chiefs and employees of Cameroon's Development Cooperation, which maintained the central African country's banana, palm oil and rubber exports.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The day after the dinner, Graham participated in a service for White House staff, including lawyers and administrative professionals, joined by Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Jentezen Franklin, who administered communion.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On the professional discipline side, a Florida Department of Health administrative complaint will start that process, which likely will end with a state Board of Nursing decision on punishment.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Islamic Action Front, a political party linked to the regionwide Brotherhood, won the most seats in parliamentary elections held last year against the backdrop of mass protests against Israel over its war with Hamas.—
Omar Akour,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Exploration doesn’t mean commercial mining will happen—after companies locate minerals on the seabed, another parliamentary vote followed by extensive environmental reviews would be required before full-scale extraction is allowed.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Yes District 11 Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: Served on various committees and boards with the City of Fort Worth Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding?—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Sponsored by the civic organization, the Texas Cavaliers, proceeds from the parade support children’s charities.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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With an impressive academic background and decades of ministerial work, Dr. Joseph has guided and inspired countless individuals through his preaching and writings.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The approval process for the project is ministerial, meaning the applicant does not need to seek public input and that review by city staff does not need to include public hearings.—
Robert Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Governmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governmental. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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