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agency

[ey-juhn-see] / ˈeɪ dʒən si /
NOUN
organization, often business-related
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Kim wields more agency than before and is determined to assert more autonomy during policy discussions with his Chinese guest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The country's national disaster agency said reports of casualties were "still being verified".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Matt Higginson, an environment manager at the agency, said permits placed "stringent conditions" on waste sites.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“If we can make this experience slightly better for people, or if they feel like they have more agency, I feel like it would make a big difference,” Kakaiya said.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

But it may have been the agency that suggested she head to the Newberry Library.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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