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The FDA formally recognized the dye as a carcinogen in 1990, banning its use in cosmetics and externally applied drugs.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Vatican footage showed Macron and Leo -- a more reserved character than Francis -- greeting each other formally in their first meeting, and speaking English.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Hernández, however, is the only one who hasn’t formally announced his retirement as a player.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Around that time, academics formally described the value premium, basing it on simple accounting measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Then he shakes my hand very formally and walks out the door.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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