informal
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The discussions have been informal and preliminary, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
United States in 1929 that where Congress prescribes the exclusive method for compromising tax liability, informal settlements by officials, however senior, do not bind the United States.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Fires engulfed dozens of cars, including informal taxis in which some had arrived the previous day.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
His informal getup, a T-shirt and shorts, contrasts with the elegant environment primed for business lunches and ostentatious dinners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The rule is a product of the usual three confusions: English with Latin, informal style with incorrect grammar, and syntax with semantics.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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