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official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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Your county elections official will notify you by mail, phone or email, according to the secretary of state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Silva's contract at Craven Cottage is set to expire this month but as yet there has been no official confirmation of the 48-year-old's exit.

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

Higher energy prices, due to conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure, prompted an ECB official to signal a rate increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He puts on his official Gene the Mean smirk.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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