officially

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The nuclear programme, while officially described as peaceful, is widely seen as carrying deterrent value.

From BBC

Police are not yet officially naming Bellarmine Mugabe as one of those arrested, but reporters at the scene saw him in handcuffs and he has been widely named by local media.

From BBC

The former president’s pardon officially went through that same day.

From Salon

The Met Office is expected to confirm later that it has officially rained there every day for the last fifty days.

From BBC

The Seattle Seahawks have officially been put up for sale - 10 days after winning American football's biggest prize.

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