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Recent Examples of semiofficial
Iran’s semiofficial Mehr News Agency said 12 percent of the ballots in Tehran were blank.
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Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
The Iranian semiofficial news agency ISNA quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Naser Kanaani as saying the operations were part of Tehran’s just punishment against those who act against the country’s security.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024
Also, Tasnim, an Iranian semiofficial news agency close to the country’s security establishment, said Monday that an Iranian destroyer has been moved to the Red Sea.
—WSJ, 2 Jan. 2024
State-run and semiofficial media in Iran have avoided mentioning the anniversary, which typically signals pressure from the government.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2023
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Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
The Iranian semiofficial news agency ISNA quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Naser Kanaani as saying the operations were part of Tehran’s just punishment against those who act against the country’s security.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024
Also, Tasnim, an Iranian semiofficial news agency close to the country’s security establishment, said Monday that an Iranian destroyer has been moved to the Red Sea.
—WSJ, 2 Jan. 2024
State-run and semiofficial media in Iran have avoided mentioning the anniversary, which typically signals pressure from the government.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
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The Border Patrol reported about 565,000 encounters with migrants and asylum seekers in Arizona between ports of entry and at official crossings in fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bosa didn't practice all week, signaling his official game status.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Games where there needs to be a legitimate response and pushback. After being embarrassed 5-1 by the Boston Bruins on Saturday night — one of several lacklustre showings at Rogers Arena this season — the Vancouver Canucks had to show up with a strong effort against the Colorado Avalanche.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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This process guarantees that all advertisements are from legitimate, reliable companies only.Michael Fox, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Disclaimer and Disclosure The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other advice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sidestepping the legal and medical questions around reproduction did not mean that feminists saw the practice of menstrual extraction as apolitical.Christen Hammock Jones / Made by History, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Proof of identity and lawful status Most documents proving identity also prove lawful status.Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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The investigation uncovered an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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