informal
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The first day of the trip featured a more informal welcome, with the Trumps treating Charles and Camilla to tea and cakes in the White House before showing them beehives on the famed lawn.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
But unwed couples often make informal arrangements over custody and child support, which can backfire and land them in court years later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It said there had been a rise in "informal camping" in some locations which had led to "littering and other environmental pressures as well as anti-social behaviour".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
In a twist, Orbán is expected to be still in place as caretaker prime minister when EU leaders meet for an informal summit in Cyprus on 23-34 April.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
We need to hike an informal trail—stumble on, as quick as possible, in the dark, down a dangerous hill.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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