semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The fairy-tale run was finally halted with a 2–1 semifinal loss to an Italian team led by Roberto Baggio.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
In a breakthrough season, Brewer made its first state semifinal and final appearances.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The fairy-tale run was finally halted with a 2–1 semifinal loss to an Italian team led by Roberto Baggio.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Noun
Sciver-Brunt and former skipper Heather Knight rescued England from 23-3 with a 133-run partnership — the highest ever in a World Cup knockout match — to set South Africa a forbidding 170 target in The Oval semifinal.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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