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Recent Examples of semiofficial
Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency, which is close to the Revolutionary Guard, published a list of such facilities, including the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant.
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Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the last week, semiofficial news outlets have reported the arrest of more than 100 people across Iran, most accused of conspiring with enemy states or sharing media reports with foreign entities.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency said the Kharg Island strikes caused no damage to oil infrastructure.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
In Tehran, security force checkpoints came under attack for the first time on Wednesday night, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
In the last week, semiofficial news outlets have reported the arrest of more than 100 people across Iran, most accused of conspiring with enemy states or sharing media reports with foreign entities.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency said the Kharg Island strikes caused no damage to oil infrastructure.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
In Tehran, security force checkpoints came under attack for the first time on Wednesday night, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
Adjective
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The official Instagram account for the restaurant chain states that the offer is dine-in only.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth’s street designation was honorary, meaning the street’s official street name did not change.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Voting-rights advocates warned those two provisions — among a long list of changes in state election law — could prevent thousands of citizens who are legitimate Florida voters from casting ballots.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the debt is legitimate and the amount is correct, responding to the lawsuit also opens the door for settlement negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Part of what contributes to the slim odds is the fact that Morris is seeking to move the process forward using Christian arbitration, while Gateway wants to use a standard legal approach, Morris’ attorney Bill Mateja told the Star-Telegram last July.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the LAPD had urged participants to keep the demonstrations peaceful and lawful.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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And, so, he's been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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