semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trailblazer Stadium Last meeting: Lutheran 27, at Green Mountain 21, Nov. 25, 2023
In a rematch of a 3A state semifinal clash won by Lutheran last November, the Lions and Rams get one last chance to make a statement before getting into league play.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
Candace Oehler, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Argentina ended the reign of Brazil in the semifinals, who had won gold at every Games since the event was introduced.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Collegiate’s boys soccer team and South Oldham’s girls soccer team each qualified for next week’s state semifinal matches.
—Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trailblazer Stadium Last meeting: Lutheran 27, at Green Mountain 21, Nov. 25, 2023
In a rematch of a 3A state semifinal clash won by Lutheran last November, the Lions and Rams get one last chance to make a statement before getting into league play.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
The current 11-game season culminates with quarterfinals in Dallas November 1-3, and semifinals/finals in Orlando, FL November 22-24.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Argentina ended the reign of Brazil in the semifinals, who had won gold at every Games since the event was introduced.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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