First recorded in 1880–85
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A spokesman for the C.I.F. said the organization does not comment on accusations or complaints involving member schools.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
Bridenbaugh admitted that he and the others might have been "sensitized" to hazards of nuclear plants during C.I.F. classes and group discussions.
From Time Magazine Archive
Monaco $636.6 million $NA note: full customs integration with France, which collects and rebates Monegasque trade duties; also participates in EU market system through customs union with France Mongolia $1.011 billion c.i.f.
From The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Monaco $NA; full customs integration with France, which collects and rebates Monegasque trade duties; also participates in EU market system through customs union with France Mongolia $659 million c.i.f.
From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
The foreigner, and especially the Frenchman, wants a c.i.f. price which includes cost, insurance and freight and which puts the article down at his door.
From The War After the War by Isaac Frederick Marcosson
Monaco $NA; full customs integration with France, which collects and rebates Monegasque trade duties; also participates in EU market system through customs union with France Mongolia $1 billion c.i.f.
From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Total value is the total US dollar amount of imports on a c.i.f. or f.o.b. basis.
From The 1998 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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