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Recent Examples of unofficial
Former President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, for example, featured 10 official balls alongside dozens of other unofficial events.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Kincaid remained the backup to Dawson Knox and, by our unofficial count, played on only 40.5 percent of the snaps.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
In July, the Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that former presidents have immunity for official acts conducted while in office, but not for unofficial acts.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Many see sanctuary cities as a human rights issue, but for conservatives the locations are often touted as .
Democrats have been touting the strength of the unofficial sanctuary status, but Trump's resolve will likely provide a stress test in the coming four years.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
Kincaid remained the backup to Dawson Knox and, by our unofficial count, played on only 40.5 percent of the snaps.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
In July, the Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that former presidents have immunity for official acts conducted while in office, but not for unofficial acts.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Many see sanctuary cities as a human rights issue, but for conservatives the locations are often touted as .
Democrats have been touting the strength of the unofficial sanctuary status, but Trump's resolve will likely provide a stress test in the coming four years.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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