formal
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One rescuer told reporters the effort was now one of recovery rather than rescue, though a more senior official later insisted that a formal decision had yet to be made.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
At the heart of the dwelling is an enormous great room, which opens up to a formal dining room—complete with its own wine cellar—as well as a gourmet kitchen with “premium appliances” and custom cabinetry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
China has only one formal defence treaty, and that is with North Korea.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Since the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran and the hostage crisis that followed in 1979, the two countries have had no formal diplomatic relations.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
After the first U-2 flights over Soviet territory, Khrushchev had delivered a formal protest to the U.S. government.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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