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officially



ADVERB
with official approval
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Antonyms
WEAK
casually informally unceremoniously


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Officially, the win gave the Spurs a 1-0 lead in the series, with up to six games remaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Officially established in 2021, the European Public Prosecutor's Office is an independent EU body responsible for combating fraud against the Union's funds and any other offences affecting its financial interests.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Officially, it is part of the "Road to 26", a "series of international exhibitions leading into the 2026 Fifa World Cup" co-promoted by Pitch International, Unified Events, Florida Citrus Sports and Lions Media.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Officially, the Federal Reserve is still focused on when and by how much to cut interest rates again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Officially, Sherm’s father was the kid going through it, only he wasn’t a kid.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead




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