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missive

[mis-iv] / ˈmɪs ɪv /


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This, we learn, is the man who sent that pocketed missive of the prologue; how it made its way to Kornyev is a miracle at which Mr. Loznitsa leaves us to marvel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Anthropic serves an expensive product to rich people,” Altman wrote elsewhere in his 420-word missive.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

We know that because after Streeting's gambit, a missive was sent around government by the Cabinet Office ordering them not to.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

For their final holiday missive, the individual members once again recorded their contributions separately and sent them to Kenny Everett, who compiled them into this greeting.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

I trust this missive finds you in good health.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull