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acus

[ey-kuhs]

noun

plural

acus 
  1. Surgery.,  a needle, especially one used in a surgical operation.

  2. aculeus.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of acus1

From Latin
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Example Sentences

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Trump nominated Mitchell to chair ACUS, but the Senate never confirmed him.

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“I want to continue making valuable contributions to ACUS, the rules governing appointments should be consistent regardless of who is in power, current case law is on my side, and I refuse to be bullied by the President,” Severino told Slate.

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Most Americans have not heard of ACUS, but the agency has considerable influence over federal regulations.

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“Industry folks launder their ideas through ACUS,” Goodwin told me.

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First, Biden only fired council members who were serving in another position within the government when appointed to ACUS.

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