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
Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Possible red flags are suspiciously low prices, prices in a foreign currency, and medicine that arrives with a broken seal or no expiration date.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Brian Bennett, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
Pennsylvania was a pivotal state in the 2020 presidential election, sealing Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump after four days of vote counting.
—Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
These are seals that separate the four chambers of the heart, including the left and right atria (top chambers) and the left and right ventricles (bottom chambers).
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Possible red flags are suspiciously low prices, prices in a foreign currency, and medicine that arrives with a broken seal or no expiration date.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
The electors’ votes are recorded and sealed with the certificates of ascertainment signed by the governor and the whole packet is sent to Congress and the National Archives.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
Pennsylvania was a pivotal state in the 2020 presidential election, sealing Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump after four days of vote counting.
—Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Viewers can catch Kornacki's signature, in-depth analysis of election results live on Peacock, NBC's streaming service.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Brett Wood For his clothes, meanwhile, Cooper studied classic French and American workwear, an influence visible in his signature design, Will’s Jacket.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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While other folk are locked down or in quarantine, the man sneaks out to go fishing.Patrick Frater, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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The picturesque property features small game and whitetail deer, as well as ATV, hiking and equestrian trails, hunting, and fishing via the small lake, pond, and creek found on the land.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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The electronic differential adjusts the torque balance between the left and right rear wheels, going from fully open to fully locked (or vice-versa) in 135 milliseconds.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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In the third installment, Bazmee retains the tropes of the first two Hindi films: a sprawling palatial mansion in which one room has been locked for years because it’s believed that a specter resides there; a royal family hiding secrets; the mysterious dancing Manjulika.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization.Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Double Trouble Buck The Double Trouble Buck replica isn’t from a buck that was harvested or even found dead.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Each layer is about one-tenth the thickness of a human hair and, when air is blown across it, static electricity is produced, which can then be harvested.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mayor Todd Gloria has latched onto tough-on-crime rhetoric throughout his reelection campaign, even as crime in the city recedes from its pandemic-era spike.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers love to latch onto pitchers such as this, with great upside potential upon recovery.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Harris’ legal team is working to make sure that all eligible votes are counted and that election officials with political motivations don’t try to prevent or delay certification of the outcome.Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Allies of the former President sought to turn that certification—traditionally, a formality—into a chance for Congress to undo, delay, or obfuscate his loss.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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On special mornings, guests can start the day watching clamming bears as the sun soars above the Chigmit Mountains –all without leaving camp.Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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The mask has a hydrogel texture that clams and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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