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official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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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

Asian views of the Trump administration will be shaped far more by the outcome of the conflict in the Gulf than by anything Mr. Hegseth or any other American official says in forums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Li is a high-level official at the US Department of Labor.

From Barron's • 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

“You have to fill out a bunch of forms and get your idea approved to break a Guinness World Record and get official permission.”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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