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White House

British  

noun

  1. the official Washington residence of the president of the US

  2. the US presidency

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

White House Cultural  
  1. The mansion of the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. The White House contains reception and dining rooms, living quarters for the president and the president's family, the president's Oval Office, and offices for the presidential staff.


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The White House referred Barron’s to the Justice Department for comment and officials at the Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Barron's

The White House referred Barron’s to the Justice Department for comment and officials at the Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Barron's

The cuts and fine are currently blocked under court orders, but UC officials say they are open to negotiations with the White House to prevent additional cuts and investigations.

From Los Angeles Times

Weapons manufacturers and property firms were the latest to face ire from the White House.

From Barron's

The White House said the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests" and promote "ineffective or hostile agendas".

From BBC