officials

plural of official

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Recent Examples of officials In response to recent attacks on public officials, California lawmakers can, for the next three years, use unlimited campaign funds to protect themselves and their families. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025 Kickbacks detailed in court records Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of unraveling Gatlin’s web of fraudulent charges for investigators and Foundation officials was determining the validity of charges. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025 The debris-ridden area spans at least half a square mile, officials said, adding debris was also found more than two miles away from the plant. Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 According to county officials, the Parkton project symbolizes how innovative land reuse can drive environmental progress and economic efficiency together. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025 About 20 living hostages remain captive in desperate conditions, Israeli officials say, and about 25 more are believed to have died, but their bodies have not been returned to their families. Susan Page, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025 What happened next, according to first responders, Jasper's aunt Amber Rosen, churchgoers, hospital officials and family members of those impacted, is a blur of violence and terror with the pop-pop-pop of an assault weapon and thick black smoke from fire hanging in the air. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025 The roadway will have two-way connectivity from 22nd Street to Wenzel Street east of downtown, a key component of the Main Remade plan officials have touted since 2024. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officials
Noun
  • Essential workers can include military personnel on active duty, law enforcement officers, and other public safety officers.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Elsewhere, another married couple, law enforcement officers Kobi (Israel Atias) and Nofar (Chen Amsalem), get separated while working separate shifts at the Nova Music Festival, the site of some of the day’s worst mass casualties.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lindstrom, on behalf of Rupert, is alleging the district retaliated against her for reporting unsafe classroom and conditions and publicly opposing school site administrators’ plans to eliminate full-day kindergarten at Phoebe Hearst.
    JENNAH PENDLETON, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • When several 14-year-old girls complained, the administrators at West Springfield High School told the girls to change faster or use a single-use restroom.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025

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