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[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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As a result of the war, London has amassed its largest military footprint in the Middle East in the last 15 years, a senior British official said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roberts admits that the “magic number” of $1.46 million is more of a hunch or perception of what people think they’ll need, rather than an official financial calculation.

From MarketWatch

The data lands two days before the government’s official March jobs report, which is due Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fire officials said she died at the scene.

From Los Angeles Times

Nationally, about five people die from rattlesnake bites in an entire year, according to health officials.

From Los Angeles Times