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Recent Examples of unofficial
The missing candy bars could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets, the company said, but if this does happen, all products can be traced using the unique batch code assigned to individual bars.
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ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The closure forced Kenyan khat traders to route exports to Somalia through costly air shipments, which drove up prices and left farmers at the mercy of cartels who levied unofficial commissions.
—Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Driving the Trax… to the tracks For this week’s Saturday Drive adventure, my longtime friend and unofficial Chief Lieutenant test driver Roger Adams suggested an unusual destination.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Votes are unofficial until certified by Cook County and then finalized by the Illinois State Board of Elections.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The closure forced Kenyan khat traders to route exports to Somalia through costly air shipments, which drove up prices and left farmers at the mercy of cartels who levied unofficial commissions.
—Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Driving the Trax… to the tracks For this week’s Saturday Drive adventure, my longtime friend and unofficial Chief Lieutenant test driver Roger Adams suggested an unusual destination.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Votes are unofficial until certified by Cook County and then finalized by the Illinois State Board of Elections.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
Adjective
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This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Peters, 70, is serving time for election interference for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink Head to Cugino for breakfast or an informal lunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Through performances, activations, and informal exchanges, visitors are invited to share personal stories that become part of an evolving audio component.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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