Example Sentences

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The Justice Department’s antitrust division said the merger would likely improve competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, giving consumers a stronger alternative to larger streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon.com, and Disney.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The fossil was painstakingly prepared by the late fossil preparator Andrew Grebneff and remained in the Department's collection for several years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The Pentagon, located in northern Virginia just outside Washington DC, serves as the US Defence Department's headquarters, with more than 20,000 government employees working in the building.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When Gates appears before Congress this week, he will have to answer questions about such exchanges from the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The word “eradication” still came easily from the Department’s mimeograph machines; this time the press releases were promising the eradication of the fire ant.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson