White House

British

noun

the official Washington residence of the president of the US
the US presidency

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White House Cultural

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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White House officials confirmed Sunday that potential new Iranian leadership might be open to negotiations with the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

The White House didn’t respond to a request for comment from MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

The White House proposal would involve an emergency auction within the country’s biggest power market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Politically: White House officials are set to brief lawmakers and congressional staff on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

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