the Treasury Department

noun

: the government department that is in charge of handling a country's money

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On Thursday, the Treasury Department sold $22 billion in 30-year notes, with indirect bidders — including central banks — taking more than 72% of the auction, above a 10-auction average of 68%. — Hugh Leask,sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The order directs the Treasury Department to defer payment without interest or penalties, and to explore ways to eliminate the deferred bill entirely. — Steven John, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Others will receive a paper check from the Treasury Department later in October. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The Herald reached out to the Treasury Department and the Department of Commerce for clarification. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Treasury Department

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“The Treasury Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Treasury%20Department. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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