formal
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Formal talks haven’t yet begun with the Canadian government.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Formal, detailed explanations of official thinking are needed in situations like this, but they aren’t magic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Formal living and dining spaces flow easily onto shaded terraces and courtyards, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that has long defined Palm Springs living.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Formal identification of the spy known as Stakeknife would send a message that state agents' anonymity will not be protected if they "cross a line", MPs have said.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Maribel had to beg her parents to let her go to Fall Formal, and they only said yes because she got into all AP classes.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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