unofficial
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And each year, it has only grown bigger, with fans dressing up in their favorite Laufey-themed vintage fashions to celebrate the unofficial holiday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
BTS’s lawsuit angered some devotees, who say unofficial merch is an essential part of their fandom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
There is one final bit of irony: Cornell’s longtime unofficial mascot is Touchdown the Big Red Bear, a tradition dating to 1915, when the football team once adopted a live black bear.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
"So to have that other person, whether it be an unofficial mentor or a peer inspire you and encourage you and motivate you is really, really important."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
During June and July 1919, the Boston policemen began organizing themselves into an unofficial union they named the Boston Social Club, a move that outraged Commissioner Curtis.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
