unofficial

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What started as a simple game during family walks with Coco the dog has since grown into a small, unofficial literacy trail.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Some inside the company described the atmosphere as reminiscent of the company’s early days, when its name was still Facebook and its unofficial internal motto was “move fast and break things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

She walked beside Ivan, silent, until they reached the bridge that was the unofficial village boundary.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack