informal
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The largely informal opposition had consisted mainly of local cities that warned another sales tax would disproportionately burden the poorest residents and force shoppers across the county border in hopes of finding lower costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
However, seven out of 10 workers are in the informal economy.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Cuba’s currency has fallen to around 620 pesos to the dollar on the informal market, according El Toque, an independent Cuban news site that tracks the currency market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Such informal mining has increased in Kono following the closure last year of the country's biggest diamond mine Koidu Holdings.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Interview your father...make some informal notes,” Mr. Hathaway said.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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