formal
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If anything, the chief lesson of humanity’s early encounters with AI is that it is easy to pick up and integrate the technology with no formal instruction in how to do so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
South Sudan has summoned Sudan's ambassador to lodge a formal protest.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
He had been aware that scientists were investigating his discovery and was enthusiastic about seeing the unusual fossil receive formal scientific recognition.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Richardson said he had many questions about the incident and that his office was filing a formal complaint with DHS seeking answers and accountability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Ama has ditched her formal dress in favor of athletic black pants and a loose white shirt with kente trim.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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