customs
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According to the transcript of her interview with a customs officer, the official asked Estelle if she had ever registered to vote or voted, and she told him yes, she had voted once.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
As Moreno-Garcia reveals the claustrophobic customs and mores of a town whose name means “drowned pig,” disaster feels inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Big steps would be to create a customs union with the EU, getting rid of barriers to trade in goods, or joining the EU single market.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Chinese companies are shipping hundreds of containers filled with such goods to Russia and Iran, according to Chinese customs data.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The man beamed and flexed his shoulders and said, “Well, I am in charge of customs and immigration.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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