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Moscow and Yerevan are formally allies but their ties have become increasingly strained under Pashinyan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

On March 20, volunteer editors for Wikipedia’s English-language platform formally voted to ban all A.I.-generated text from its 7.1 million articles.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Exxon never formally announced that it was walking away from its algae research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Here’s how most relationships work with a financial professional: You formally engage them with a contract that details the scope of the work.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Nearby, a band of penguins, like an audience of formally dressed opera-goers, observed the proceedings.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong