formal
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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
At the heart of the dwelling is an enormous great room, which opens up to a formal dining room—complete with its own wine cellar—as well as a gourmet kitchen with “premium appliances” and custom cabinetry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
It was their first formal summit in six years.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
For students who struggle with these formal pathways, a host of alternatives exist, funded by school budgets.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“But I think we’ll make more progress talking in a more formal setting. I’ll have a word with your boss, make the necessary arrangements.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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