formal
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A force spokesperson said while formal identification had yet to take place, Mackenzie's family had been informed and had been offered specialist support.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
While there is no formal opposition to Measure NDC, some building trades like Ironworker Local 433 supported the Monterey Park data center when it was still live before city council.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Since the pandemic, wardrobe refreshes have skewed more formal.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
It wasn’t clear whether they held any formal meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Quietly, we made our way through the spacious living room and past the formal dining room, guided by the bright light coming from the far end of the house.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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