formal
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Explicitly, they allow the present people to influence constitutional meaning only through formal amendment of the Constitution.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
DJs, bartenders, door people, lovers, ex-lovers, activists and friends formed networks that were not always formal but were often lifesaving.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
The vice president has said he doesn’t plan to take formal paternity leave, but expects to organize his schedule so he can spend time with his new son.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Letterboxd was once a shining beacon among all of these horror stories, which already had their own unique problems before their formal acquisitions.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
“There is no formal arrangement for dividing the money,” Mr. McDowell answered.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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