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Recent Examples of semiofficial
Seizures come at tense diplomatic moment Iranian semiofficial news agencies reported that Chinese ships began passing through the strait Wednesday night under new Iranian protocols.
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Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Iranian semiofficial news agencies reported that Chinese ships began passing through the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday night under new Iranian protocols.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
In southern Iran, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas, semiofficial Iranian news agencies said.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Iran denied an attack, the semiofficial Iranian outlets Fars and Tabnak reported, and said a passing ship had been stopped for a documents check as part of monitoring.
—Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026
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Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Iranian semiofficial news agencies reported that Chinese ships began passing through the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday night under new Iranian protocols.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
In southern Iran, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas, semiofficial Iranian news agencies said.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Iran denied an attack, the semiofficial Iranian outlets Fars and Tabnak reported, and said a passing ship had been stopped for a documents check as part of monitoring.
—Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
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The task was then to make the shirts look official, so a few members of the team’s staff stayed up all night before the game stitching on numbers, the Argentina crest and the Le Coq Sportif logo.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Through data analysis and on-the-ground reporting, the series revealed gaps in oversight and showed how many vulnerable properties lie outside official flood zones.—
Dana Banker,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There was legitimate buzz — much of it centered on 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who appears destined to become the next face of the league when LeBron James and Stephen Curry retire.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The legal ban against withholding recess as punishment has generated friction in California.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Lawyers with the Department of Justice said the authorization for the event was lawful, comparing it to other events on the South Lawn like Easter Egg Roll, National Christmas Tree Lighting, state dinners, the Congressional Picnic, and a 2022 Elton John Concert.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Certain prepaid cards, digital wallets or fintech accounts may operate under different structures, but that doesn't mean they are automatically shielded from lawful collection efforts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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