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official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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Last year, legislators passed a new law that requires votes to be tabulated by the 13th day after ballots close, though it doesn’t change the 30-day deadline for official results and provides several exceptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Frederiksen informed the King while he was on board the Royal Yacht Dannebrog, the family's residence when they are on summer cruises or official visits overseas.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The share of gold in total official foreign reserves – comprising both foreign exchange and gold holdings – had increased to 27% at the end of 2025, moving ahead of U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Turkish media however quoted official sources as saying that water authorities carried out "controlled water releases" from the Ataturk Dam after water levels rose due to heavy rainfall in recent months.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

This is my first official pitch, and I have no words.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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