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[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They initially had the blessing of Robert Tracci, President Donald Trump’s top official in the Western District of Virginia, to move forward.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Major League Baseball’s official app, long one of my favorites, has gradually surrounded baseball scores and video with window dressing that has made the app feel heavier.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

This warmer-than-average weather is forecast to last into next week, but to become an official heatwave temperatures need to be higher than 25-28C - depending on location - for three days in a row.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He was not a police officer, exactly, but he seemed to be in some official capacity; surely he would do just as well.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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