unofficially

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The timing of the output decline and the rise in prices “could hardly be worse,” as the U.S. driving season unofficially begins with the Memorial Day holiday at the end of May, the J.P.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The Kennedy Center has been unofficially renamed for him.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

China retaliated by unofficially boycotting Korean goods, banning group tours to South Korea for six years, and even cancelling K-pop concerts.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

According to social media accounts unofficially linked to the IRGC, the decision may have been taken by the Guard Corps leadership itself, he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The conditions of his discharge were technically honorable, but unofficially they were: Cowardice, Guilt, and Disgrace.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver