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[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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The pull of suburban markets has forced Dallas officials to fight on multiple fronts to keep the city’s biggest names from leaving downtown.

From The Wall Street Journal

After almost three months at sea, the Chinese crew of the Zhen Hua 29 weren’t allowed to leave the ship at Mississippi for security reasons, according to port officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That’s my official policy as vice president of the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is also unclear whether referee Stuart Attwell and his officials saw the incident or whether it will be included in his report.

From BBC

Administration officials say they are trying to strengthen the West and put a wayward Europe back on track.

From The Wall Street Journal