clerical
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The deportation order was due to a clerical error, his attorney said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Hundreds of former members of the military have had their pensions slashed after receiving letters telling them to repay thousands of pounds because of a clerical error.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Born in Sacramento, he is the son of Mexican immigrants: His mother was a clerical worker and his father picked vegetables, worked in construction and had other jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Roughly 20% to 30% of travel-insurance claims are denied, according to Squaremouth, usually due to missing paperwork or clerical errors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The door opens and a Negro man stands there looking at me, his white clerical collar gleaming.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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