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Recent Examples of semiofficial
The new footage, first analyzed by the investigative group Bellingcat, was taken the day the school was struck but circulated Sunday by Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Who said what The video, published by Iran’s semiofficial Mehr News Agency and verified as authentic by The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN, shows a Tomahawk missile hitting near the school.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Several oil depots in Tehran were hit by airstrikes yesterday, according to semiofficial news agency Fars, with video from the city showing large fires and an orange sky.
—Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The Guard is prepared to shut down the strait if ordered by Iran's leaders, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency, citing Iranian Navy Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Who said what The video, published by Iran’s semiofficial Mehr News Agency and verified as authentic by The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN, shows a Tomahawk missile hitting near the school.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Several oil depots in Tehran were hit by airstrikes yesterday, according to semiofficial news agency Fars, with video from the city showing large fires and an orange sky.
—Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The Guard is prepared to shut down the strait if ordered by Iran's leaders, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency, citing Iranian Navy Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
Adjective
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The official contribution limits are also confirmed at the IRS contribution limits page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The governor will declare an official drought, and water restrictions could be implemented.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the legitimate British pub downstairs, the team slings out pint after pint of perfectly creamy Guinness, the most on-trend bar order in London right now.—
Sarah Allard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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This 4″ Mini 4G Android Smartphone is a palm-sized backup device or travel phone that actually runs a legitimate mobile OS.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The legal case seeks a court order prohibiting Grammarly from using these people’s names and identities without consent.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The question of whether the Administration’s bond policy is lawful will almost certainly reach the Supreme Court, but in the meantime hundreds of federal judges have taken issue with it.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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This could lead to perfectly lawful content being banned.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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