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official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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Lord Mandelson and senior officials discussed commissioning an official government "red box" to give as a gift to US President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

An official event meant to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, the statement added, should reflect the actual religious diversity of America, rather than a narrow theological viewpoint.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

As a result, official counts may not fully reflect the true number of animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Philippine police arrested a lawmaker on Monday over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, making him the highest-ranking government official held in the case that caused mass protests in the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Vests must have been her official yearbook photo look.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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