semiofficial
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- semiofficially adverb
Etymology
Origin of semiofficial
Example Sentences
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Some people held photographs of Mr. Raisi; the semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported that the country’s interior minister and acting president had been spotted in the crowd.
From New York Times
The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies reported the sound of blasts, without giving a cause.
From Seattle Times
Mr. Raisi said it was an “inhumane assault in brazen violation of international law,” in comments reported by Tasnim, a semiofficial news agency.
From New York Times
Tasnim News and IRNA, both semiofficial Iranian news agencies, quoted security officials saying that the incident was being investigated as a terrorist attack, but did not identify a suspect.
From New York Times
Authorities in Tehran did not immediately acknowledge the claim, though semiofficial news agencies denied it.
From Washington Times
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