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
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