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
A matter of federal regulation There is no legal limit on how much cash can travel through customs per passenger, as long as travelers carrying $10,000 or more report the money to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau within the Treasury Department.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The investigation also found that the bureau was so slow to investigate cases that staff members were acting with impunity.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Division Chief Andrew Glass is a 30-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and currently leads the specialized investigations’ bureau.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The bureau estimated the fee hike would bring in $125 million to help restore lights across the city that have been impacted by copper wire theft or replace aging infrastructure.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The investigation also found that the bureau was so slow to investigate cases that staff members were acting with impunity.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Division Chief Andrew Glass is a 30-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and currently leads the specialized investigations’ bureau.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The bureau estimated the fee hike would bring in $125 million to help restore lights across the city that have been impacted by copper wire theft or replace aging infrastructure.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term directing federal agencies not to recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s because developers reportedly went to other agencies, most often Port KC, or weren’t subject to the requirements.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because those two sports are going to drive and carry everybody else in the department.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers narrowly agreed to send a bill aimed at lowering prices for first-time homebuyers to the governor’s desk on Thursday, continuing a late comeback for housing reform this legislative session.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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