officialdom

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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

Borthwick hailed England's fans in Marseille saying their support helped his team overcome their latest brush with officialdom when Tom Curry was shown a third-minute red card against Argentina.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

But on the principle that one waits to be asked to join the most exclusive clubs, Seoul officialdom is keeping mum.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2023

Uniforms, posters warning against fifth columnists, two big air-raid shelters dug into the park lawns, and everywhere, surly officialdom.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan