semi-

Example Sentences

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This semi couldn’t have been more David vs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

This adaptation appears repeatedly in the fossil record among fish eating animals, including aquatic ichthyosaurs, semi aquatic crocodile and flying pterosaurs.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Technology can help, ball crossing the goal line, even semi automated offside, but tackles and hand balls, the ref has his eyes on the game and is best placed to make a call.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Dominic Loehle delivers the winning basket to break a 42-42 tie with 25 seconds left in Heritage Christian’s 45-42 win over Anaheim Canyon in tourney semi at Sonora.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

When I turn around, he’s gone, and Olga’s friend Angie comes running in, looking like she was the one hit by a semi.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez