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The city will aim to make research and development account for three percent of gross domestic product after 2030, up from 1.63 percent in 2024, according to an official document.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
"I always felt as a player, when there was a relationship with an official that was built on respect and being able to speak to each other in a certain way," he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The 15-year-old striker appeared set to become the youngest person to play in an official game with United’s first team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Companies and foreign countries are getting on board” with the Treasury campaign, a department official said in a statement responding to an inquiry about CoinEx’s closure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
He bids me good night with a firm, official handshake.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
At a community meeting last month, US officials explained the port's benefits by showing images of cruise ships, not warships.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
State Department counterparts to protest against Musk’s appearance and his incendiary language, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
While no final decision has been made, and the timings for any announcement have not been finalised, officials in the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs are understood to be keen on the idea.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The U.S. also fired more than a dozen Thaad interceptors, one of the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Flanked by Soviet officials, Powers carried his suitcase onto the bridge.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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