papers

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One such artifact is an unsigned, undated and unpublished letter found in the papers of President Andrew Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He had the papers all drawn up in late March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The National Election Commission apologised after 14 polling stations in Seoul ran out of ballot papers in an unprecedented mishap blamed on a failure to anticipate turnout.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Spiritual periodicals contained serialized fiction, book reviews, ads for upcoming lectures, wedding and birth announcements, all items common to hometown papers.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock