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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directory
Still, the Champions have added themselves to a directory, Protect Pali, that matches people looking to live in the Palisades with residents who want to sell their land.
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Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
Broward County Public Schools’ athletic staff directory for 2025 shows that Sierra is the boys’ basketball coach at Nova High School in Davie.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
The State Bar of California’s online directory provides information on whether an attorney is licensed and in good standing.
—Jc Serrano, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Franchise Directories And Marketplaces Franchise Direct—One of the largest franchise directories featuring global franchise opportunities.
Franchise.com—Lists available franchises with investment details and industry insights.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
Broward County Public Schools’ athletic staff directory for 2025 shows that Sierra is the boys’ basketball coach at Nova High School in Davie.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
The State Bar of California’s online directory provides information on whether an attorney is licensed and in good standing.
—Jc Serrano, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Franchise Directories And Marketplaces Franchise Direct—One of the largest franchise directories featuring global franchise opportunities.
Franchise.com—Lists available franchises with investment details and industry insights.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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Sign up today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through April 1, 2025.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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This week only, use code MAGIC35 at checkout to get an AI Magicx lifetime subscription for $64.99 on StackSocial (Reg. $972).—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The removals have defied laws that say presidents cannot remove such officials without a good cause like misconduct and challenged a 1935 Supreme Court ruling upholding the power of Congress to enact such statutes.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet moves by Trump and his administration assuring TikTok and its service providers that U.S. authorities will not prosecute anyone under the law have been enough for the popular app to stay online despite operating in violation of a federal statute.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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Each state has its own constitution, statute and court precedent.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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The groups argue that these actions violate federal law and the constitution, as only Congress can make these changes.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Extending a 2017 tax cut law signed by President Trump would cost $4.5 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to uphold a law allowing Americans injured by acts of terror in the Middle East to take Palestinian leadership groups to U.S. courts for damages.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Imagine if the party ever gains power with a true believer — who declares a climate emergency and imposes crippling environmental regulations while pursuing other policies to tighten the government’s grip on the economy.—
Philip Klein,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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His work has been cited by the Federal Trade Commission, and the BBC has replicated his research method to report on how many video game companies do not comply with regulations.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Through the years, North talked about his experiences as a child actor, saying producers were most interested in obtaining a performance out of him while his schooling was neglected, despite California laws requiring three hours of instruction a day for child actors.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Next, Henrique simply told Copilot to organize the notes—no need for specific instructions.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Dunne’s Back-Pay Argument Dunne committed to LSU in 2017, four years before the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Interim rules went into effect.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For 18 months, every discussion about Newcastle United’s transfer strategy has necessitated mention of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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