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[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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Economists expect the central bank to kick off its tightening cycle by lifting the official cash rate 25 basis points higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The senator has now been out of public view for more than two weeks, with limited official updates beyond the initial hospitalization notice and brief reassurances from his office.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Five years later, they account for over half of all retail sales, according to official figures, and are eyeing new opportunities, in property development, banking and agriculture, among other areas.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Tickets originally bought by England fans for Monday's World Cup last-16 game against Mexico have been relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

“But like I said, there was no official agreement. And now that there’s an admission of guilt in open court, I’m not inclined to let her off so easy.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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