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Recent Examples of unofficial
With the deaths of four Twin Cities motorcyclists in a week’s time and the unofficial start of the Minnesota riding season that kicked off Friday, state officials are urging caution for drivers and riders.
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Starting in the 1960s when the event began being televised, hats and fascinators took center stage as the unofficial accessory of the race and a way to show off the creativity and care that goes into your Derby outfit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
But what happened next in the comments turned the post into an unofficial recruiting event.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Starting in the 1960s when the event began being televised, hats and fascinators took center stage as the unofficial accessory of the race and a way to show off the creativity and care that goes into your Derby outfit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
But what happened next in the comments turned the post into an unofficial recruiting event.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
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If finalized, the move could impact telehealth firms that rely on outsourcing facilities to produce these drugs in bulk, while bolstering Novo and Lilly's efforts against unauthorized versions that are eating into sales of their blockbuster treatments.—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-count complaint includes battery, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and unauthorized use of name and likeness.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1980s, Murphy and a few associates ran an informal back channel between the United States and the Soviet Union.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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For households where one member frequently travels or serves in demanding roles, the app offers a way to pass along knowledge that might otherwise remain informal.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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