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formal

[fawr-muhl] / ˈfɔr məl /




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Even as leaders may find agreement on topics like artificial intelligence on the formal US agenda, there remain big differences between Washington and Beijing as well as with its allies, including neighboring Canada, he added.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Perhaps a 10th album, released 20 years later, will be self-titled and need no formal introduction.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

He faced criminal investigations of alleged money laundering in Spain and Switzerland, though no formal charges have emerged.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

City made formal contact with Liverpool over a move on Saturday evening.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

He writes to Harlow for information and urges the Vermont doctor to back up his case by collecting formal statements from eyewitnesses in Cavendish.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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