unofficial

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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

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

At the heart of this run has been Pasquantino, a slugging first baseman for the Kansas City Royals who is the team’s most fearsome hitter and unofficial recruiting coordinator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Alhambra was another one of L.A.’s unofficial Chinatowns where everyone still spoke their native tongue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Any influence I exerted was in a strictly unofficial capacity.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro