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formal

[fawr-muhl] / ˈfɔr məl /




Example Sentences

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“Indirect alignment among U.S. adversaries — even without a formal alliance — would create a cascading effect.”

From Los Angeles Times

It brings with it symbolic recognition and the opportunity to maintain a formal connection to the university.

From Salon

The streaming giant’s formal exit from the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal

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