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Recent Examples of semifinal
During that period, the average high at DFW International Airport, the region’s official climate observation spot, ticks up from 92 and 93 degrees Fahrenheit during the group stage matches to 95 degrees Fahrenheit by the semifinal.
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Also Wednesday night, RFK forfeited its City Division II semifinal to Garfield because of another ineligible player.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, McKinney Christian fell to Lubbock Christian by three points in the state semifinal.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Kearny got to the semifinal by beating San Dieguito Academy and Central League foe Clairemont 87-85 in overtime.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Also Wednesday night, RFK forfeited its City Division II semifinal to Garfield because of another ineligible player.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, McKinney Christian fell to Lubbock Christian by three points in the state semifinal.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Kearny got to the semifinal by beating San Dieguito Academy and Central League foe Clairemont 87-85 in overtime.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinal
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In great news, the Minnesota Lynx’s were the first team to clinch a play-off spot, a top spot at that.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Those placed ninth to 24th will square off across two-legged play-off ties to decide who joins those elite eight in the last 16.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Lancaster players and coaches pose for a team photo following their 51-37 victory over Austin Westlake to capture the state championship.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The resort is also home to a 27-hole championship golf course, an expansive wellness spa, and a seasonal dude ranch pop-up program with horseback riding and archery lessons.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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During the season, coach Bort Escoto changed his team’s offense, switching to run-and-gun style put in by Paul Westhead years ago at Loyola Marymount and now the Spartans are in the Division V regional final.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers handed previously unbeaten Austin Westlake its first setback of the season, taking control with a second-quarter surge and never letting up on the way to a 51-37 triumph Saturday in the UIL Class 6A Division II state final at the Alamodome.—
Terrence Thomas,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the afterglow of another win in the derby and a 16-point swing from this time last year, Milan may still end the season in the Champions League but empty-handed.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Acquiring demolition-derby winger Kiefer Sherwood was the first salvo Sharks general manager Mike Grier made in this direction this season.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Mets right-hander is set to join Team USA in Houston on Friday, two days after making it through a minor-league scrimmage without issue.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hall has 1,000 yards from scrimmage in three straight seasons, just the sixth player -- and fifth running back -- in franchise history to accomplish that feat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Playing in a nightcap second-round game, KU fell 55-48 to the Buffs in Kansas City.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Featuring themed drinks and decor, Annabel Lee’s is the perfect spot for a nightcap in the candlelight.—
Gaby Iori
March 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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