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missive

[mis-iv] / ˈmɪs ɪv /


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The Gulf Co-operation Council – made up of representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait – also issued a missive condemning the attack.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

However, another missive from the judge's chambers quickly overshadowed the hotel snafu that same afternoon: the jury had reached their verdicts.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

The DGA and IATSE’s unusual missive comes as Paramount has been trying to drum up support for the deal and while projects reportedly are being put on hold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

On Monday, the 77-year-old took to social-media platform X for the first time to amplify his uncharacteristic missive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

I could see Stan receiving an anonymous missive detailing my humiliating defeats, ending with the statement: don’t waste your time on him.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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