official

Example Sentences

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Canadian officials discovered he lied on his entry papers and deported him in 1991.

From BBC

That conclusion is supported by a Central Intelligence Agency assessment that found no attempted attack against Putin had occurred, according to a U.S. official briefed on the intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Did you receive an official notice from the Social Security Administration when it informed you that it had reversed its position on your benefit?

From MarketWatch

Government officials appear so far to be taking a more conciliatory tone than they have toward past mass demonstrations that were more sharply aimed at the Islamic Republic’s rule.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus, there are the perennial security concerns that surround the event, though city officials say they’ve beefed up measures this year to protect the public.

From MarketWatch