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
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 Marcosson, Isaac Frederick
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
Cyprus price has lately been about the same as would ordinarily be obtained for c.i.f.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William
It was the practice before the war for Cypriot merchants to sell c.i.f.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William
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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