formal
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Or they could simply be arresting abstractions in a sculpture that sits aesthetically between formal attraction and repulsion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
“The decline does not appear to be the product of a formal government conservation campaign,” she added.
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
Forty-four people signed a formal statement of Mr. Bell’s good character.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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