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Recent Examples of subdepartment
At Justice, he was assigned to the Bureau of Investigation, then a relatively poky subdepartment known to the public, if it was known at all, for sniffing out violations of the 1910 Mann Act.
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Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subdepartment
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Its zone includes wealthy neighborhoods like the Windsong subdivision, where houses can reach as high as $10 million, according to Realtor.com listings.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Among its many subdivisions, Sierra Railroad Company (SRC) includes Sierra Northern Railway (SERA), Sierra Energy as well as recently acquired RailPower.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
15 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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The department uses a Rural Mail Carrier Survey to track Ohio’s rabbit population, which involves distributing survey cards to all postmasters across the state, who then give the cards to the carriers delivering mail on rural routes.—
Emma Wozniak,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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On July 30, Goins was sentenced to 8-30 years for carjacking, 5-20 years for conducting a criminal enterprise and 1-5 years for receiving and concealing a motor vehicle, according to the prosecutor's office.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
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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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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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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Every region of the country, including Michigan has a higher risk of warmer-than-usual temperatures, the weather service says.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Franchise developers Jordan Van Royen and Derek Harper aim to standardize the dog grooming experience with consistent pricing and services.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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“Subdepartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subdepartment. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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