White House
Britishnoun
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the official Washington residence of the president of the US
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the US presidency
Example Sentences
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Then he canceled his scheduled golf outing at his Bedminster club to return to the White House.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Podcast host and former White House adviser Katie Miller posted on social media that "Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks", adding that Bondi "has a heart of gold".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
When Bernstein was at the White House, he and his colleagues operated with the belief that bad enough consumer sentiment would eventually drag on spending, investment, and growth.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Sharyn Alfonsi, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who clashed with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over a story on Trump White House immigration policies, said Wednesday her contract is not being renewed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
But when he later recounted his return to the White House, Jennings voiced no bitterness over the deferred promise of freedom.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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