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official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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Barrera, besides his work as a longtime public official, has been a senior aide to current state Superintendent Tony Thurmond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

This year’s lottery to get parking spots for the park’s eight-night official viewing period, when activity was expected to peak, attracted more than 45,000 applicants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice marks the official beginning of astronomical summer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

"You have just exposed us significantly in your official disagreement as technical manager without legal privilege," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“However, the official statements have to say that the book was discovered in the hidden room of the building. Not all people believe in magical things the way we do, Danny.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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