unofficial

Example Sentences

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The price of a McDonald’s Big Mac, for example, has long been an unofficial gauge of comparing buying power between nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

KitKat warned that the missing chocolate bars "could enter unofficial sales channels across European markets".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“I’m sorry, everybody. I lost track of the time. We have to go pick up my daughter at her new school. She’s taking an unofficial tour today.”

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio