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Recent Examples of unofficial
The group was organized under the unofficial union Sous Les Écrans La Dèche, which includes 300 film festival workers from across France, including staff who work on the Cannes Official Selection, the festival’s Marché du Film, and parallel sections of Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Our last unofficial survey counted nine empty windows—enough to spark debate about whether downtown is thriving or fading.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The Horned Frogs have made Johnson one of their top priorities and also hosted Johnson on an unofficial visit on March 29 during spring camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Memorial Day marks the unofficial opening of grilling season.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Our last unofficial survey counted nine empty windows—enough to spark debate about whether downtown is thriving or fading.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The Horned Frogs have made Johnson one of their top priorities and also hosted Johnson on an unofficial visit on March 29 during spring camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Memorial Day marks the unofficial opening of grilling season.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
Adjective
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These unsanctioned deployments can lead to data leakage, unauthorized access and compliance violations—problems that traditional security frameworks are not fully equipped to handle.—
Sameer Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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From Washington to Newark, recent aviation mishaps are prompting Congress to scrutinize safety protocols, revealing a pattern of miscommunication, unauthorized flights, and technical failures.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The case underscores the potential risks of informal workplace activities, particularly those involving personality assessments or character comparisons.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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While some sandals can lean on the casual, informal side, these stylish ones are sophisticated enough for all types of events and occasions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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