formal
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The European Union's second- and third-biggest economies, France and Italy, have already been handed formal reprimands alongside eight other member states.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
While there is no formal opposition to Measure NDC, some building trades like Ironworker Local 433 supported the Monterey Park data center when it was still live before city council.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Among the topics likely to be discussed: No allegations of affairs between Gates and foundation employees have been made and no formal complaints have been made.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
At last, the third time I repeated my formal and untypical little greeting, there was a click on the other end.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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