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Recent Examples of entrustment
The Constitution’s crown jewel was the entrustment of the power to take the nation to war exclusively to Congress, leaving to the president authority to respond unilaterally to sudden attacks that had already broken the peace.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrustment
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The 2,500 square feet in the basement, where Bushey sold his consignment and secondhand gear, will be used for inventory.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Strollers on sale at the Just Between Friends pop-up consignment sale at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the claim, Nancy Lemus' attorneys alleged that Eklund and Osborn failed to follow departmental and legal mandates for handling explosives.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This law, presented in the name of anti-discrimination, threatens to do exactly that against private religious institutions that do not comply with state mandates or rules that would conflict with a private religious institution’s beliefs and views.—
Stephen Mitchell,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Staley on impact of NCAA rise for women Staley was asked after Monday’s game what this sport’s rising popularity nationally has contributed to the empowerment of women, particularly women of color.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The volunteer organization is part of a global network that provides women and girls with access to education and training needed to achieve economic empowerment.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The British government responded in February by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The two sailboats were the last two of the Mexican delegation of the Nuestra América Convoy that was carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba.—
Sol Amaya,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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In all, even without the county’s official sponsorship, Broward hotels have contracted for 13,295 room nights for delegations and teams, not even including the fans.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press reported that Kenyan law allows hospitals and morgues to dispose of unclaimed bodies after 14 days with court authorization.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another employee followed the agent’s incorrect advice and exposed a large amount of company data to employees without authorization as a result.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Commissioners noted the importance of balanced seating, clear facilitation roles, and strong community outreach.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This includes online communication, camera presence, and session facilitation.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Entrustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrustment. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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