formal
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We stayed in a renovated two-bedroom home managed by MINNeSTAY that retained much of its historic charm, including beautiful woodwork, a formal dining room and a spacious kitchen.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
DCC said it agreed to an extension of the deadline for the consortium to make a formal offer for the company or walk away until July 8 so that the companies can continue talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
According to the lawsuit, the federal government’s only formal communication with the county regarding the project was a one-paragraph letter dated June 21, 2023, and forwarded by an Elmwood Capital representative.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Conflict in Lebanon has become a centrepiece of weeks of stop-start efforts to bring a formal end to the war.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
There would be a formal dinner for the delegation, good food and drink.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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