Whitehall
- noun
- /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
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Whitehall
- Savings from Whitehall are not enough by themselves to tackle our debts.
You know, tell me, is today's Whitehall as competent as it was in Thatcher's time?
- You know, tell me, is today's Whitehall as competent as it was in Thatcher's time?
- The old dogma that said Whitehall knows best that is going there'll be more freedom, more choice and more local control.
- They're more problems and Ukraine to the Middle East, to Congress, to, you know, whatever it may be at Whitehall at the moment.
Examples
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You know, tell me, is today's Whitehall as competent as it was in Thatcher's time?
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The decisions made at Whitehall directly impact government policy across the country.
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Back in Europe, Whitehall was growing anxious since the first protests had begun.
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They're more problems and Ukraine to the Middle East, to Congress, to, you know, whatever it may be at Whitehall at the moment.
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While Howell planned his war winning campaign back in Europe, Whitehall was growing anxious.
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The old dogma that said Whitehall knows best that is going there'll be more freedom, more choice and more local control.
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Many civil servants work in Whitehall to ensure the smooth operation of the government.
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The report from Whitehall outlined new initiatives for improving public services.
Synonyms
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A name used for the British government, especially the Prime Minister, their office and staff
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word Whitehall also means the British government because many important offices are on the street called Whitehall. Like saying 'Washington' for the U.S. government, Whitehall now stands for the people and departments who run the country.