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Recent Examples of semifinal
In the semifinals Sunday, SET edged No. 1 seed SOCAL 10-9 on a late strike by left-hander Didi Evans (Corona del Mar) to avenge a loss to SOCAL on Friday.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Cuban Laura Perez, who fell from a three-meter platform in the semifinals, finished third.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The top nine contestants will compete in the semifinals, while the final four will advance to the finale.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
As with the Heat a year ago, Stevens is back in the playoff round in Vegas, with a Saturday semifinal with the Kings.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Cuban Laura Perez, who fell from a three-meter platform in the semifinals, finished third.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The top nine contestants will compete in the semifinals, while the final four will advance to the finale.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
As with the Heat a year ago, Stevens is back in the playoff round in Vegas, with a Saturday semifinal with the Kings.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinal
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Throughout his career, Hogan headlined the WWE's flagship event WrestleMania eight times and has won the WWE championship six times.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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His prediction proved to be correct, as Louisville would go on to win the national championship.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The event will culminate in a four-day final at the University of Texas' Moody Center.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While Princess Charlotte was by Prince William's side throughout the thrilling Euro finals, where England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties, her name likely wasn't listed for the simple reason that she is not considered to be a working royal.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The Athletic revealed in January how Amorim asked Rashford about his social life before the Everton game in December, and then judged his performance in training before the Manchester derby later that month as well below standards.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The pop-up is intended to resemble Calypso’s demonstration derby and promote season the steaming series.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Pulaski County's Andrew Dodson's head hit the turf during a spring scrimmage.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The programs have played in the Citrus Bowl and Music City Bowl in the last 10 years, but a spring scrimmage would probably feel bigger than those matchups.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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From gruyere popovers and sizzling chops at BLT Steak, which is widely considered one of Seoul’s best steakhouses, to live jazz and nightcaps at Griffin, the hotel’s 11th-floor lounge, there’s plenty for grown-ups to savor during a family vacation at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On the ground floor, don’t miss the patio bar, which is a cheerful spot for a coffee and cornetto in the morning or a cozy nightcap.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinal. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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