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Noun
Though the workshop didn't come as a surprise to officials – archaeologists have been studying the site since the mid-1980s – excavators uncovered numerous intriguing finds during the latest dig. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025 However, board officials informed him that the loophole would be closed after the March 2024 primary. Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Adjective
In May the Falcons signed a partnership with Red Bull to be its official performance partner during this year’s Esports World Cup. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 Where to buy Lollapalooza 2025 tickets online While four-day passes are sold out on Lollapalooza’s official site, there are limited one-day tickets still available for purchase. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for official
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Noun
  • Towels Pop all of your family's bath and hand towels into the wash every Friday, advises Tanu Grewal, who is the chief cleaning officer at Pinalen Cleaner, Cloralen Bleach, and Ensueno Laundry in Houston, Texas.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Writer/director Williams spent four years visiting Australian prisons and interviewing officers and inmates, many of whom are featured.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Becoming an authorized user on a family member or friend’s credit card is one way.
    Afshan Musani, CNBC, 11 June 2025
  • The program was already understaffed beyond its statutory authorized level, and the recent cuts will add further chaos, Chevat said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/official. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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