as in signature
an official mark that is stamped on paper or on a small piece of wax to show that something (such as a document) is genuine and has been officially approved
The paperwork must have a notary's seal.
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Recent Examples of seal
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
According to Streets for All, a road in good condition (rated above 70 PCI) can be preserved with a slurry seal at a cost of roughly $30,000 per lane mile.
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Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The canopy also is one of the school’s most distinctive landmarks and is represented at the top of the university’s official seal.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
According to Streets for All, a road in good condition (rated above 70 PCI) can be preserved with a slurry seal at a cost of roughly $30,000 per lane mile.
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Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
But the Valkyries responded as Chen and defensive stopper Kaila Charles hit big shots down the stretch to seal the win.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
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Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.
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Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.
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The Rhode founder then shared a photo of Justin holding Jack while fishing.
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Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing.
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The outer fabric is slash-proof, and all of the zippers lock together or tuck away to prevent quick hands from getting to your valuables.
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
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The plan includes more space for private businesses, imports and exports without state intermediation, free hiring of personnel, authorization for private banks and investment by Cubans abroad.
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Drone operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization can face fines of up to $100,000, confiscation of their aircraft, and federal criminal charges.
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His organs will be harvested on Saturday.
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Now, researchers at Xidian University, China, are developing new technologies to harvest solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly to Earth.
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But the favorite fabrication the AI poisoners on Reddit have latched onto is that JD Vance has died of rabies.
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Pet owners hunting for a gentler alternative to surgery have latched onto the fungus as a possible answer.
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Jacqueline Carlon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for AerSale, said airlines evaluating the system focus on certification, installation downtime and integration into existing operations.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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Tautog Like sheepshead, this Northeast and Mid-Atlantic wreck and reef dweller is highly adept at taking a piece of crab or clam off your hook before the tug even triggers your brain to swing.
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Today, an official clamming license is a must, and our ramshackle abode has long been converted to chic condos that sell for around a million bucks each.
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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