dol  /ˈdɑl/ ? Meaning of "dol"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a unit of pain intensity
  2. (n) the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913

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Usage(s):

  1. Consumers and businessmen rushed to borrow, spend and invest, hustling to convert their cash into goods or services before the value of the dol lar declined still further.
  2. The upheaval, which injured 40 people and did millions of dol lars in damage, was attributed to a mixture of antinuclear and pro-independence sentiments.
  3. We have been awarded approximately two million dol lars worth of Government contracts.

Quotes

  1. "It concerns me greatly that there is conflicting information on whether ICE communicated with DOL prior to the Agriprocessors raid," Braley said in the letter. "While upholding immigration law is important, so is ensuring workplace safety....
    on Jul 17, 2008 By: Bruce Braley Source: MSN Money

  2. "I will seek the support and commitment of my brothers in the region to establish a memorandum of understanding for our US DOL registered apprenticeship programs. We must invest in comprehensive talent development programs throughout our region that...
    on Jun 23, 2010 By: Felix Camacho Source: Saipan Tribune

  3. "Some claimants had to wait three years just for the government to rule on their case, and that's unacceptable," Harkin said. "The recommendations the GAO makes in this report will help the DOL be more responsive to affected workers, and I am...
    on Mar 23, 2010 By: Tom Harkin Source: Iowa Independent

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