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"At the very least," argued Mr Price, the official "ought to have known that it was incorrect".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
An official event meant to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, the statement added, should reflect the actual religious diversity of America, rather than a narrow theological viewpoint.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
As a result, official counts may not fully reflect the true number of animals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Philippine police arrested a lawmaker on Monday over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, making him the highest-ranking government official held in the case that caused mass protests in the country.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The door opened, and an officer gestured to General Semyon Ivanov, a top military official.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing official
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Workshop 3, Part 1
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Early Civilizations of China, Lessons 4–6
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