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Bond markets aren’t nearly as effusive, however, and that could be a crucial factor in establishing the rally’s longevity as the unofficial start of the first-quarter earnings season begins next week.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The Marthas know things, they talk among themselves, passing the unofficial news from house to house.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood