formal
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We communicated over text—I thanked him for being in touch, asked about his recovery, and tried to gauge his interest in doing a formal interview down the road.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Beyond Subic Bay, the U.S. has formal access to nine Philippine bases and airports where it can rotate forces, build infrastructure and store equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The NHS estimates, external that about 2.5 million people in England have ADHD, including those without a formal diagnosis.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Rafa’s actually very funny, and sometimes in Spanish and in interviews, he can come across quite formal or serious. So those slice-of-life moments were essential.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The contest with the Russian grandmaster was not a formal match, but consisted of speed games, and Petrosian won the majority.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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