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paperwork

[pey-per-wurk] / ˈpeɪ pərˌwɜrk /
NOUN
office work
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Since then, animal transfers need bespoke agreements, often requiring paperwork to be completed between the UK and several European countries.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Larger manufacturers may have the advantage because they can afford dedicated production lines, international audits and the paperwork required to enter additional countries.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

However, the transfer fell through as the required paperwork could not be completed in time, even though McNeil had already passed a medical.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Although the original announcement of the deal projected it would close in the second quarter of this year, Trump Media has yet to file the relevant paperwork.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“I need to take care of some paperwork with the state’s attorney’s office.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings



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