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Recent Examples of semiofficial
Quickly afterward, though, came the denials from Iran about talks, while Iran's semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies portrayed the American president as backing down.
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Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The report by the semiofficial Fars news agency, close to its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, appeared to be an indirect threat to the sites, including desalination plants in the Middle East.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency, which is close to the Revolutionary Guard, published a list of such facilities, including the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Quickly afterward, though, came the denials from Iran about talks, while Iran’s semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies portrayed the American president as backing down.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The report by the semiofficial Fars news agency, close to its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, appeared to be an indirect threat to the sites, including desalination plants in the Middle East.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency, which is close to the Revolutionary Guard, published a list of such facilities, including the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Quickly afterward, though, came the denials from Iran about talks, while Iran’s semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies portrayed the American president as backing down.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
Adjective
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The official Instagram account for the restaurant chain states that the offer is dine-in only.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth’s street designation was honorary, meaning the street’s official street name did not change.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Voting-rights advocates warned those two provisions — among a long list of changes in state election law — could prevent thousands of citizens who are legitimate Florida voters from casting ballots.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the debt is legitimate and the amount is correct, responding to the lawsuit also opens the door for settlement negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Part of what contributes to the slim odds is the fact that Morris is seeking to move the process forward using Christian arbitration, while Gateway wants to use a standard legal approach, Morris’ attorney Bill Mateja told the Star-Telegram last July.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The golf pro was arrested and charged with a DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test by the local sheriff's department.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 82-time PGA Tour winner is charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test — both misdemeanors.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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