informal
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In Indian states that border Bangladesh, like West Bengal and Assam, undocumented migrants have formed an integral part of the informal workforce for years.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“Through the very informal polling at these events the split was 95% positive,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Last September, Spurs rejected an informal expression of interest from a consortium led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick to take over the club.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The remarks aligned with a broader pattern in which Trump has increasingly incorporated physical appearance into public evaluations of military personnel and officials, blending ceremonial praise with informal commentary that moved beyond traditional graduation rhetoric.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Its informal name, dead-man's tree, is owed to its extreme toxicity; nearly every part of the umdhlebi tree is poisonous.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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