unofficial

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This was an 11-hour daytime flight and the unofficial upgrade bar for many frequent fliers is $100 per hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

McEvoy's time was faster than the unofficial 20.89 that Enhanced Games swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev claimed last year at a trial in the United States - for which he received $1m.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

For many fans, Major League Baseball’s opening day is somewhat of an unofficial holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The title takes its name from a folk song about longing and separation that is often dubbed South Korea's unofficial national anthem.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

“I didn’t know there were unofficial bards,” Eilonwy remarked.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander