formal
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Alan Greer was investigated by police in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women, with one case resulting in a formal police caution.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
In the United Kingdom, a service called Objector.ai is using AI to identify and generate formal objections to local planning applications, garnering the concern of experts, The Guardian reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
A judge ordered him detained pending extradition proceedings, prompting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to send Texas Gov. Greg Abbott a formal request for Castro’s extradition.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Although no formal meetings are scheduled between the sides, the long lead time before the next round of U.S. tariffs is giving some industries hope that the governments will eventually resume talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
There was no formal law enforcement in the area.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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