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Homeland Security
Homeland Securitynounthe United States Department of Homeland Security, the body responsible for dealing with terrorist threats on American soil
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homeland security
homeland securitynounprecautions taken by the government of a specified country against terrorist attacks
Homeland Security
1 Britishnoun
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Example Sentences
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“Are we serious about enforcing these sanctions or not?” said Elaine Dezenski, a former senior Department of Homeland Security official now at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
"The Iranian national football team agreed to these terms," a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told the BBC when asked for a response to Ghalenoei's comments.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Seven federal agencies — including the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration — committed significant resources and manpower.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
They were working undercover for the Department of Homeland Security.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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