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formal

[fawr-muhl] / ˈfɔr məl /




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The goal will not require formal agreement by the nearly 200 nations taking part in the annual talks because it is part of the voluntary program that runs alongside the binding negotiations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Australia, which is steering the formal negotiations in a COP31 co-hosting arrangement with Turkey, said electrification could cut emissions and shore up energy security.

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

For students who struggle with these formal pathways, a host of alternatives exist, funded by school budgets.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

There was a formal sitting area with a couch and two stiff-backed chairs around an antique coffee table.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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