DSS
abbreviation
digital satellite system.
DSS
1 Americanabbreviation
D.S.S.
2
American
abbreviation
DSS
British
abbreviation
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Director of Social Services
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Department of Social Security
Example Sentences
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The six defendants before the High Court were remanded into the custody of the DSS on Wednesday until their next court appearance on 27 April for bail hearings.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The DSS report did not clarify allegations that a second senior was also left behind on the third floor and eventually rescued by her son.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
Emefiele, who was granted bail on Tuesday, was forcefully re-arrested by DSS officers after openly clashing with prison officials who attempted to take him into custody in line with the court's ruling.
From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023
The county said Thursday night that an officer will stay with the child for up to two hours while trying to get in contact with their parent before the child is transferred to DSS.
From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022
The memory of the DSS office was still fresh in her mind.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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