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missive

[mis-iv] / ˈmɪs ɪv /


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A missive from the administration in February 2025 directed government agencies to review all funding to nongovernmental organizations.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The missive, which could be a precursor to a lawsuit, opens another avenue of attack against the controversial $111-billion deal, which would transform the smaller Paramount into an industry titan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

For nearly 14 years, I’ve returned to this contemplative missive through every bump in the occupational road or moment of professional strife.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Trump posted the missive after a meeting with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, whom he named as envoy to Greenland last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

He snatched the missive from me as if it were money.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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