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The strait is only officially open until the cease-fire ends, which is expected to happen April 22—though it could be extended.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Slavery in the U.S. wouldn’t be officially abolished until 1865 with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
No one takes the job for the “work”—as there isn’t much, officially.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Luna and Leger Fernández still didn’t let up, saying that they would force the votes to expel the representatives if their resignations weren’t officially tendered by 2 p.m.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
He officially decrees: “He that will not work shall not eat,” and he holds us to it.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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Lesson 5
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