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officialdom

[uh-fish-uhl-duhm] / əˈfɪʃ əl dəm /




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Mexican officialdom is well aware that the Mexican economy is kept afloat by a combination of migrant remittances and North American market access.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite her energetic enquiries to several layers of officialdom within Germany and beyond, Usik says she "hasn't been able to find a solution".

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

From his new perch he will continue to torment officialdom — and surely endure some torment of his own.

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023

Klopp had cut an infuriated, frustrated figure for much of the game, raging at officialdom, his players and even seeming to give his own goalkeeping coach John Achterberg an ear-bashing at one point.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2023

She was loved by many Hayti residents and feared, though often respected, by her numerous foes in Durham’s officialdom.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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