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- noun Plural form of
federation .
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Examples
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I considered turning this post into a commentary on the different approaches of US Soccer and the Latin American federations, but thought better of it.
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One thing I noticed about Parliamentary systems that are also federations is that it’s kind of rare for provincial governors to become Prime Minister.
Matthew Yglesias » By Request: The Case for Parliamentarism 2009
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First labor unions, known as federations, appeared in 1820.
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The most common feature in all the federations was the issue of transformation.
Speech by Butana Komphela, Chairperson of Sport & Recreation PC, during the budget vote debate 2008
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Our success in our federations is the guarantee of our promises.
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Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said such "federations" could work in practice.
Health bodies raise concerns over 'GP commissioning' plans 2010
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It takes the concept of interstellar societies and "federations", and explores it in new and unique ways.
Archive 2009-03-01 2009
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It takes the concept of interstellar societies and "federations", and explores it in new and unique ways.
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The Forward says: "The area of employment is particularly sensitive for Jewish groups, which do not want Jews and other religious minorities to face unlawful discrimination, but also want to defend Jewish institutions, such as federations, that have for decades accepted government money for social programs while recruiting Jews for certain staff positions."
Archive 2007-11-01 Howard M. Friedman 2007
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The Forward says: "The area of employment is particularly sensitive for Jewish groups, which do not want Jews and other religious minorities to face unlawful discrimination, but also want to defend Jewish institutions, such as federations, that have for decades accepted government money for social programs while recruiting Jews for certain staff positions."
Civil Rights Groups Urge Investigation of White House Faith-Based Office Howard M. Friedman 2007
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