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formal

[fawr-muhl] / ˈfɔr məl /




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The Charity Commission said it had since received formal notice to close the charity, and also opened a regulatory compliance case, which is the first stage in investigating a charity.

From BBC

They do not provide formal treatment recommendations, which are issued separately in official guidelines.

From Science Daily

Lululemon has previously said the board will review Wilson’s three nominees and will present a formal recommendation regarding them in the company’s definitive proxy statement ahead of its 2026 shareholder meeting.

From Barron's

A long bar in the center of the room divides Judith into a casual bar area in the front and a slightly more formal dining room tucked behind.

From The Wall Street Journal

I haven’t been put on a performance improvement plan or anything formal, but I don’t know how to deal with a boss who wants me to improve, but gets frustrated if I ask any questions.

From MarketWatch