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formal

[fawr-muhl] / ˈfɔr məl /




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The formal subject is the court's budget, including millions of dollars in extra security funding after rising threats against judges and a series of alarming incidents involving members of the Supreme Court.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

We worked in formal offices, dressed in business attire, and understood the importance of speaking professionally with clients.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The formal diagnosis, stage IV, came in December.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

A formal list of locations isn’t currently available.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Throughout the war, there were never many formal organizations for women soldiers.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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