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[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




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Some lawyers at the department interpreted the comments from Stanley Woodward, the department’s third-ranking official, as a directive to resolve any litigation against companies and avoid future litigation, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

A 10-year refurbishment of Buckingham Palace - funded through a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant which pays for the official duties of the royals - is due to be completed in March.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

"To all those acting outside the law, you have one month to arrange your submission," the millionaire lawyer said in his first speech since official results confirmed his electoral win.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In this age of fairness and reason, it’s hard to imagine a government official misusing power to keep secrets, but I’m told it happens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

In June, the new city of Washington, D.C., becomes the official capital of the United States.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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