missive
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The Gulf Co-operation Council – made up of representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait – also issued a missive condemning the attack.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
A missive from King Charles about the couple’s royal status has been leapt on by the British media as a sign of trouble ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
However, another missive from the judge's chambers quickly overshadowed the hotel snafu that same afternoon: the jury had reached their verdicts.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The DGA and IATSE’s unusual missive comes as Paramount has been trying to drum up support for the deal and while projects reportedly are being put on hold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The missive was duly placed in the hands of Alexander Sachs, a Russian-born economist with a scientific background and, more to the point, access to the White House inner circle as an advisor to FDR.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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