semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trailblazer Stadium Last meeting: Lutheran 27, at Green Mountain 21, Nov. 25, 2023
In a rematch of a 3A state semifinal clash won by Lutheran last November, the Lions and Rams get one last chance to make a statement before getting into league play.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Mater Dei reached the Open Division semifinals last season and finished 25-8.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Collegiate’s boys soccer team and South Oldham’s girls soccer team each qualified for next week’s state semifinal matches.
—Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trailblazer Stadium Last meeting: Lutheran 27, at Green Mountain 21, Nov. 25, 2023
In a rematch of a 3A state semifinal clash won by Lutheran last November, the Lions and Rams get one last chance to make a statement before getting into league play.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
Taylor Roloff, Encinal volleyball: The Jets standout had a fantastic match in the NCS Division IV semifinals, finishing with 27 kills, two assists and two blocks.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Mater Dei reached the Open Division semifinals last season and finished 25-8.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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