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Recent Examples of directories
Online directories of Muslim mental health providers have also been created.
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Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Exploring family history or public directories can inspire meaningful and distinctive name choices.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
None appeared in building directories.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Exploring family history or public directories can inspire meaningful and distinctive name choices.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
None appeared in building directories.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
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Connecticut updates its state building and fire codes every four years, and those rules govern many of the details on how new development goes up in the state.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Arends, senior staff attorney for Nebraska Appleseed, an advocacy group, said the state’s long list of medical billing codes for conditions that would be exempted is still not long enough.—
Phil Galewitz,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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These noteworthy prosecutions, often built under racketeering or similar statutes, are resource-intensive, multiyear undertakings that culminate in sweeping indictments, dramatic news conferences and lengthy sentences.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Federal statutes and the laws of all 50 states give the press and the public the right to access at least some government meetings and documents.—
Lorna Veraldi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Friday afternoon, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made its annual announcement of new awards rules and campaign promotional regulations for the upcoming 99th Oscars scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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But these regulations are also determined from a business perspective, something Norris acknowledged drivers can sometimes forget.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Company President Pete Rorke, who has been a member for 61 years, said the change in procedure posed a violation of company bylaws.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do so, the HOA follows the process outlined for rule creation and revision outlined in its community bylaws, Kenin says.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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What Maryland's surveillance pricing law actually does The Protection from Predatory Pricing Act sets some clear ground rules for large grocery retailers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because along with this freedom, students are also taught – and are practicing – respect for others, the correct use of materials, completing cycles of work, and following classroom ground rules.—
Jose Bolaños,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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As far back as the 1960s, local ordinances banned disruptive behavior such as loud radios, overnight stays in public areas and picnicking on lawns, Time Out reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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With the clear power to enact humane pet shop ordinances, Connecticut cities will be able to promote humane businesses.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Becerra proposes to require cities and counties to approve or deny building permits within 90 days, loosening certain regulations for infill projects and reforming construction defect laws to encourage more construction of entry-level condos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The proposal would allow NYC a pilot program requiring the installation of technology that detects speed, and slows drivers down, particularly those who have a long rap sheet of breaking speeding laws.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Directories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directories. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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