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Stearn said he was unaware of the suspended status until The Times notified him about it, and noted that it appeared the state agency had the wrong address on file for the foundation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The jury could not reach a verdict on the assault charge and the Crown Prosecution Service did not seek a retrial, so the count was allowed to lie on file.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In addition, the account allows you to review the information the agency has on file, including your earnings history and addresses.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
In the Texas Panhandle, Potter County elections officials quickly confirmed through DPS that three of nine voters on their list had proof of citizenship on file.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
With Americans, he matched the faces of the dead with photos on file.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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