informal

Example Sentences

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An informal survey of my Vietnamese friends and family in the United States yielded a similar lack of recognition.

From Salon

We asked MarketWatch readers in an informal poll about their financial resolutions for the new year, and more than half — 52% — said they are aiming to save more and spend less.

From MarketWatch

China has declared itself a “near-Arctic power,” an informal designation Beijing hopes will place it alongside the U.S. and Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their hardcore views have alarmed residents, with some locals setting up an informal resistance group.

From BBC

This discourages hiring and keeps nearly half the workforce in the informal economy.

From The Wall Street Journal