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as in official
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as in federal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governmental
Adjective
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Additionally, department employees may not, when acting in their official capacities, speak at, attend, or otherwise participate in events hosted by the ABA.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education's March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday, according to copies reviewed by ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Courts have repeatedly ruled that immigration enforcement is a function of the federal government.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is part of the administration's broader strategy to ensure universities comply with federal law regarding protections for Jewish students.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The district would have the authority to plan, purchase, build and operate the facilities to provide water for domestic, municipal and commercial use.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Another strike in Deir al-Balah, on a municipal building Sunday afternoon, killed at least three people, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, and in the southern city of Khan Younis, a strike killed at least three people,said staff at Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The martial law attempt, which lasted about six hours before Yoon backed down in the face of parliamentary opposition and public protests, plunged the country into months of turmoil and led to the Constitutional Court removing him from the presidency this month for violating constitutional powers.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tolentino was invited to give evidence before the parliamentary commission but opted to remain silent during his hearing.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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 25 Apr. 2025.
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