Federal Government
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“Savings bonds are issued by the federal government, and they are generally considered to be one of the least risky investment options,” says SoFi, a financial-technology company.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott described it as a well-established solution that the federal government has used before.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Senior U.S. officials have discussed having the federal government take stakes in major AI companies after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman floated the idea last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
In California’s forested areas, which historically experienced frequent, low-intensity ground fires, the state and federal government worked aggressively to suppress all fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
In 1923, after the Smith bombing, the Osage tribe began to urge the federal government to send investigators who, unlike the sheriff or Davis, had no ties to the county or to state officials.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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