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Recent Examples of governmental
Just getting to this point, with passage out of the House, has been contentious, says Andrew Schmidt, director of governmental affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile in Waukegan, the permanent $500 million American Place Casino, delayed by a lawsuit, the governmental approval process and financing issues, is expected to break ground this year, according to casino owner Full House Resorts.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The 211 service helps connect people with state agencies and non-governmental organizations to fit their needs.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Florida Center for Governmental Accountability was started by a group of people with vast experience in defending the public’s right to governmental integrity and transparency.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office worked to fill the gap through non-governmental resources.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Another 16-year-old boy, Cristian Crespo Álvarez, was also detained for participating in the Morón protest and faces similar charges, according to Cubalex, a non-governmental human-rights organization that has documented both cases.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Knaus said community leadership is about connection with those in your community and understanding that public service is critical for the governmental system to work.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Texas Open Meetings Act requires the meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile in Waukegan, the permanent $500 million American Place Casino, delayed by a lawsuit, the governmental approval process and financing issues, is expected to break ground this year, according to casino owner Full House Resorts.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The 211 service helps connect people with state agencies and non-governmental organizations to fit their needs.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Florida Center for Governmental Accountability was started by a group of people with vast experience in defending the public’s right to governmental integrity and transparency.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office worked to fill the gap through non-governmental resources.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Another 16-year-old boy, Cristian Crespo Álvarez, was also detained for participating in the Morón protest and faces similar charges, according to Cubalex, a non-governmental human-rights organization that has documented both cases.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Knaus said community leadership is about connection with those in your community and understanding that public service is critical for the governmental system to work.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Texas Open Meetings Act requires the meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governmental
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The juries overseeing the dramas and documentaries in the official selection have also been unveiled.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, his connections proliferated, including a long stint as Orange County’s official attorney.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Around 2021, the indictment alleges, Meade began conspiring with West to structure various financial transactions in an effort to obstruct the IRS from assessing and collecting Meade’s federal tax obligation.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the latest example, Euclid Power, a New York startup that helps renewables developers tackle mountains of bureaucratic paperwork, will acquire the AI platform Thresh, Euclid CEO Jacob Sandry told Semafor.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, what creates a non-bureaucratic workplace is how employees see the boss leading by example, said Dimon.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The coins were discovered in a field near the Norwegian village of Rena, according to Innlandet County municipal officials.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Bally’s had to relocate the 34-story hotel tower, which was moved to the south end of the casino after it was determined that driving caissons into the ground might damage municipal water management infrastructure pipes along the river.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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But those efforts might be better spent on easing caregivers’ administrative burdens than replacing their face time with patients.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some details may have been changed by the applicant and not yet recorded on the administrative summary.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The administration prioritized bolstering federal employment and quasi-government jobs rather than true growth on Main Street.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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His disappearance sparked swirling speculation online that McCasland was taken against his will in part because of his work consulting for a non-government group that was probing the government's UFO files.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, according to unofficial Iranian media outlets, a joint parliamentary statement signed on April 27 and backed by around 261 of 290 lawmakers expressed support for Iran’s negotiating team, including Ghalibaf.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Under former President Jacob Zuma’s administration, a 9,600 MW plan tied to Russia’s Rosatom was struck down by the courts for bypassing parliamentary oversight.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rebuilding Penn Station has been a white whale for transit advocates and civic leaders since the 1990s.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This recent travel advisory isn’t the first time that civic organizations have warned people about coming to the area.—
Sofi Zeman
April 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Governmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governmental. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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