copy in
Britishverb
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Other than the official, signed copy at the National Archives, this is the only known parchment manuscript copy in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The Monterey Police Department released the 24-page report to news organization Mediaite after initially denying to do so, explaining that Hegseth’s request for a copy in 2021 waived its obligation to keep it under wraps.
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2024
Twelve years later, it sold its 300,000th copy in the UK, gaining the band their first ever platinum record, 30 years after they formed.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
The book comes out exactly four weeks before Election Day, and the Guardian obtained a copy in advance.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2024
“Or I can make you a copy in the library if you want.”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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