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Recent Examples of semiofficial
Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency claimed that talks wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.
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Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Two students were killed, according to Mehr, a semiofficial news agency.
—Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
An airstrike early Monday struck a residential building near Eslamshar, southwest of Tehran, killing at least 13 people, the semiofficial Fars news agency and Nour News reported.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The report by the semiofficial Fars news agency, close to its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, appeared to be an indirect threat to the sites, including desalination plants in the Middle East.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Two students were killed, according to Mehr, a semiofficial news agency.
—Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
An airstrike early Monday struck a residential building near Eslamshar, southwest of Tehran, killing at least 13 people, the semiofficial Fars news agency and Nour News reported.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The report by the semiofficial Fars news agency, close to its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, appeared to be an indirect threat to the sites, including desalination plants in the Middle East.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
Adjective
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The juries overseeing the dramas and documentaries in the official selection have also been unveiled.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, his connections proliferated, including a long stint as Orange County’s official attorney.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Should Citizenship and Immigration Services approve it, Juan will be able to seek lawful permanent residency.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tolbert wrote that officers may ask about immigration status during lawful detentions or arrests, work with federal immigration authorities, and share immigration‑status information.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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