formalize

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The mechanism would help to formalize and identify what kinds of goods the United States should be exporting to and importing from China, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Whether to take steps to formalize a temporary address was a decision that some debated.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

So you’ll need to treat this family loan like a traditional mortgage, formalize the agreement, and give the lender a security interest in your home, Flach added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

The Abraham Accords of 2020 were an attempt to formalize this alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

“If we’re committed,” I said, as evenly as I could muster, “why wouldn’t we formalize that commitment? What part of your dignity would be sacrificed by that?”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama