formalize

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The mechanism would help to formalize and identify what kinds of goods the United States should be exporting to and importing from China, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

It had planned to formalize the changes with an email to customers in February, but has been holding off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

So you’ll need to treat this family loan like a traditional mortgage, formalize the agreement, and give the lender a security interest in your home, Flach added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

When the illegal cuttings left some areas too thinned out, Colorado’s San Isabel National Forest decided to formalize the process with permits.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

“If we’re committed,” I said, as evenly as I could muster, “why wouldn’t we formalize that commitment? What part of your dignity would be sacrificed by that?”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama