White House, the
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Also called Executive Mansion. the official residence of the president of the United States, in Washington, D.C.: a large, two-story, freestone building painted white.
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the executive branch of the U.S. federal government.
the White House's tax policy.
Example Sentences
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When asked the question outside the White House, the President said, “I’m saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week, a limited period of time.”
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Earlier this year Rupert Murdoch, the controlling shareholder of Fox, expressed his concerns about the matter to President Donald Trump at a dinner at the White House, the Wall Street Journal reported last week.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
We saw the bulldozers tear down the East Wing of the White House, the many renderings of what the new structure is going to look like.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
There were “several meetings” between the White House, the Hilton and the correspondents’ association to review plans, Heinrich said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When they reached the White House, the women divided into two groups of six and headed toward the east and west entrances.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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