formal
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The Raman campaign has also used targeted advertising on Instagram and YouTube, getting millions of views on some of its more formal campaign ads.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
They also issued a formal warning to Israel's broadcaster, Kan, which organises the country's Eurovision entry.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
But on Tuesday, Sir Keir told cabinet ministers he would get on with governing and pointed out that a formal leadership challenge had not been triggered.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Lots of other private-credit-backed companies have quietly modified terms to avoid formal defaults, known by detractors as “extend and pretend,” while the use of payment-in-kind rather than cash interest payment rose sharply as rates increased.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
It was not proper as the couple had no formal relationship.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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