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a way of acting or proceeding
it's always been my policy not to spread rumors
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The terrorism charge, under New York law, can be applied if the act is intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence government policies.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Such policies, Qureshi said, respect the values and experiences of diverse communities across Wisconsin.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, organizations may emphasize temporary or informal adjustments to policies, retaining the ability to reverse course as political conditions change.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But his policies have inflicted widespread hardship.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
On the other side of the coin, amid polarizing debates about the programs, proponents of harsher detention policies often seize on high-profile cases involving electronic monitoring.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Employers can adopt policies on what can and cannot be shared.
—Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Such policies, Qureshi said, respect the values and experiences of diverse communities across Wisconsin.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, organizations may emphasize temporary or informal adjustments to policies, retaining the ability to reverse course as political conditions change.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But his policies have inflicted widespread hardship.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
On the other side of the coin, amid polarizing debates about the programs, proponents of harsher detention policies often seize on high-profile cases involving electronic monitoring.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Employers can adopt policies on what can and cannot be shared.
—Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Policies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policies. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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