formal
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“Coffee is a little more formal than iced coffee,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Hunt said the expanded review would "provide a proportionate and evidence-led clinical approach" in response to "emerging findings", while decisions would be "supported by clear clinical rationale and formal governance review".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
They are able to pick up sounds, grammar and pronunciation through immersion rather than formal lessons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“The front entry opens to the living room, immediately setting the stage with sophisticated architecture and soaring ceilings. The home includes a family room, formal dining room, and a sprawling kitchen,” the listing read.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
When Bobby discovered that he wasn’t going to play any formal games, but simply speed chess, he went into a not-so-silent rage.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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