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Recent Examples of unofficial
Voters chose political newcomer Andrew Kump for the District 2 At-Large position held by outgoing Commissioner Tom Burroughs, according to unofficial results from the Wyandotte County Election Office.
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Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Voters rejected a proposition to form a city in rural Hood County, according to unofficial results Tuesday.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati mayor wins reelection Mayor Aftab Pureval, a Democrat, handily won reelection with 78% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
John Gillooly came out on top with 69% of the vote to Joe Ricci’s 30%, according to unofficial results posted on the Wayne County election website.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Voters rejected a proposition to form a city in rural Hood County, according to unofficial results Tuesday.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati mayor wins reelection Mayor Aftab Pureval, a Democrat, handily won reelection with 78% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
John Gillooly came out on top with 69% of the vote to Joe Ricci’s 30%, according to unofficial results posted on the Wayne County election website.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
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But those state actions are now unauthorized because of the Supreme Court order, the USDA wrote in guidance released on Saturday.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The somber discussion followed discussions surrounding poor internal controls that have resulted in tens of millions of dollars spent on unauthorized contracts and unbudgeted expenses.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the 2020 cycle, disinformation targeting Black voters has been spreading through informal channels on social media, according to a report by NBC News.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The informal meeting represents the first layer in the appeals process the district is entitled to avail itself of, Lecholop said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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