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[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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The Diabetes Association implied in an official statement that the scientists had breached IRS regulations that include “maintaining a strictly nonpartisan environment at all organizational events.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Need to get this one logged and processed asap,” wrote one official.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Aramco set the official selling price for July loadings of its Arab Light crude to Asia at $9.50 above regional benchmarks, down from a premium of $15.50 a barrel in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

From the start the official investigation was less than reassuring.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Boston Courier’s official report stated, “with every opportunity, means and motive to do their best, the spiritualists actually did nothing …” and proudly announced, “So ends this ridiculous and infamous imposture.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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