formal
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According to the lawsuit, the federal government’s only formal communication with the county regarding the project was a one-paragraph letter dated June 21, 2023, and forwarded by an Elmwood Capital representative.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
One video, which his campaign said neither he nor formal surrogates made, portrayed him as Batman lobbing tomatoes at Bass, who was dressed as the Joker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Conflict in Lebanon has become a centrepiece of weeks of stop-start efforts to bring a formal end to the war.
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
What Daddy lacked in formal education, he made up for with his profound knowledge of and appreciation for the natural world.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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