as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the president's state of the union speech is usually an omnibus look at the issues that the country is confronting
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as in bus
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as in anthology
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
Garland has appealed the ruling before the 5th Circuit, a conservative appellate court whose decision in the case could upend the omnibus bill, causing ramifications beyond terminating enforcement of the PWFA, should the court agree with Paxton.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Oct. 2024
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
After a prolonged standoff, largely along party lines, the omnibus funding bill passed in March 2024 reauthorizing the program, but only for one year.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 31 July 2024
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The omnibus bill also included a provision, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders.
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There's already some support for pushing the omnibus into next year, which would likely end any chances for a tax extender's package.
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Gutierrez, advocating for a comprehensive immigration reform program intent on expanding migrant access to jobs in America, argued that Allred's move to support a GOP stance on the border runs contrary to bipartisanship.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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By adopting comprehensive governance frameworks and actively engaging in oversight, boards can successfully and safely navigate the complexities of AI risks.Ed Gaudet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Metro Transit is seeing strong ridership in corridors with bus rapid transit service, according to Kerr.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in August, two bus accidents in northeast and southwest Pakistan killed at least 34 people.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Summoning an unshakable atmosphere in the vein of John Carpenter’s Halloween, Dougherty crafts a thoroughly consistent anthology film.EW.com, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The ensemble cast for the anthology film includes Josh O’Connor, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church, along with Craig.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Kimpton Everly, a vibrant 216-room hotel in the heart of Hollywood, offers unrivalled, panoramic views of this famous landmark.Caroline Dolby, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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The unit will also feature a private swimming pool with coveted panoramic views of downtown Dubai.Sydney Wingfield, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Indonesian rescuers are searching for passengers trapped in a minibus buried in mud after flash floods and landslides hit several locations in North Sumatra province, killing at least 27, an official said on Thursday.Reuters, Reuters, 27 Nov. 2024
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The one-year extension amounted to a reprieve in this spring's minibus and expires March 25.Victoria Knight, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Maguire’s novel effectively reframes the plot of both the book and the 1939 movie, making the villain, The Wicked Witch of the West, the hero of the story.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
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The book [Robert Harris’s 2016 novel Conclave, on which the film is based] was written several years ago, and the script follows it quite closely.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lacey Reynolds, a junior at UT and president of the Onyx Honor Society — UT's first and only Black honors society — said Tuesday's event had more than 500 people in attendance with four full overflow rooms.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Watch the full cackling fit between Sharpe and Palmer above.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Arizona Republic Glendale police arrested two men suspected of following a man who withdrew $50,000 in cash to buy a truck before the money was grabbed from the car while the man was talking with the seller.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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If your car is in need of gas before hitting the road for Thanksgiving this weekend, Circle K has a special deal that can help save some money.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Omnibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnibus. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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