formal
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The four men under formal investigation are aged between 29 and 51, and three of them have previous criminal convictions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Inside, the scale of the home is evident throughout its formal living and entertaining areas, where high ceilings, large windows, and ornate architectural details create an elegant atmosphere.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
The motion put forward by activists, which became formal policy after it was approved at the Green's conference earlier this month, has divided party figures and been criticised by Jewish groups.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Co-founder Sergey Brin sometimes upends the formal compute allocation process, reshuffling power around to projects that he thinks are important, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Quietly, we made our way through the spacious living room and past the formal dining room, guided by the bright light coming from the far end of the house.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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