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In two months, he went from polling at 5% in a March IGS poll to 25% in a late May poll and finishing first in the unofficial primary vote count.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

English warmth is epitomised in the lines of its unofficial anthem of Jerusalem: "And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountains green".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It makes Nana happy to see so many Mexican-inspired restaurants in the mainstream, which not only satisfy our shared palettes but also serve as unofficial ambassadors of the good of Mexico.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The U.S. stock market has arrived at the unofficial start to summer with major benchmarks sitting at record highs.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Snape had reinstated Umbridge’s old decree forbidding gatherings of three or more students or any unofficial student societies.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling