formal
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Speaking at a convention hosted by civil rights leader Al Sharpton's National Action Network, the 61-year-old stopped short of a formal declaration but left little doubt she is weighing a third campaign.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Addiko acknowledged Raiffeisen’s bid and said it would issue a formal response once the official offer document is published.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It is understood the UK has still not received a formal exchange of letters from the US - a legal necessity required for the treaty to be enacted.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Inspired by mushrooms, coral reefs and a renegade aesthetic influenced more by experience than formal education, it’s the culmination of 25 years of learning and design for the Pennsylvania-born, California-based Flemming brothers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Mama leaves the kitchen and heads toward the formal dining room, where her catering orders are waiting to be packed and labeled.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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