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Meanwhile, the Catholic church, launching reforms that culminated in Vatican II, officially recognized that political institutions could be independent from church structures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
The strait is only officially open until the cease-fire ends, which is expected to happen April 22—though it could be extended.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Slavery in the U.S. wouldn’t be officially abolished until 1865 with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Although officially credited as The Girl, her character was called "Lucille" by one of the prisoners distracted by her car washing.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Mom, Dad, Lily, and I officially moved in at the beginning of the summer, when Gram finally told us how sick she was.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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