informally
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Such events are sometimes informally called "Martian solar eclipses."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Rehearsal is formally a space where you practice a role; informally, it is where, in the background moments, you rehearse your version of yourself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
A survey by the charity found 73% of youth workers said they informally mentor children at risk, while 65% said they de-escalate conflicts and 55% said they tackle dangerous misinformation.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Sarah Polk exercised power through proximity and trust, informally serving a role that resembled a modern-day chief of staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He nodded in the direction of several informally dressed men slouching around under the awning.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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