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formally

[fawr-muh-lee] / ˈfɔr mə li /


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The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security is formally investigating Chinese firms like Moonshot over their use of these chips, a spokesperson told The Information.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Semax: Semax is the only peptide under discussion to be formally approved in other country.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The new owners of the stalled Oceanwide project in downtown Los Angeles have agreed to start cleaning up the embarrassing splash of color on the city’s skyline even before they have finished formally acquiring it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

His role was central to the day because prime ministers are formally appointed by the sitting monarch, who is head of state.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

It came out rather formally, for a lump had formed in her throat, and she was trying not to cry.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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