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[sem-ee, sem-ahy] / ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ /




semi-


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In reality, the semi was inoperable, and did not have a hydrogen fuel cell or electric motors — the two most critical components of the truck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

It had a semi debt crisis in the 1990s, when its debt-servicing costs climbed toward 10% of GDP.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Powertrain Naturally aspirated liquid-cooled 90-degree V4 engine, 1,158-cc displacement, counter-rotating crankshaft, semi dry sump lubrication; six-speed manual transmission with straight-cut gears and multi-plate clutch, with slipper action on overrun; chain drive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Moderna stock surged following positive cancer-vaccine data, burning short sellers and spilling over into the semi sector.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Then came Reggie in the Chevy, but he was tracking so close to the semi that he was basically hidden from Jim and Keith’s view.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

He “did not adopt a reflexive posture to protect himself and ... he may have fallen in a state of semi- or total unconsciousness,” officials said last month.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024

This is kind of a semi- bogus philosophical question, but have you learned anything about yourself by becoming a team owner of a lower-tier football team?

From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022

Semi-pedestal sinks are wall-hung sinks with a semi- or half-pedestal attached to the bottom of the sink.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2022

Mr Stevenson, who died in 2004, had officiated at the semi- final of the 1979 tournament, and offered to take the child to the final.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2016

Besides, all the energy has flowed out to the new developments, to the semi- rural supermarkets, the outdoor movies, new houses with wide lawns and stucco schools where children are confirmed in their illiteracy.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

The top two in the overall table reach the semis.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Powering aboard the 75-foot Mighty Mary, the women defeated the legendary Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes in the semis to book a spot in the final.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Ben Shelton to the semis 🔥 Shelton outlasts the defending champion Alcaraz in a five-set thriller!

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Those three should be in the semis unless they meet before.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Why would ants choose to live on the side of a highway where they were just going to get run over by cars and semis on a regular basis?

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo


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