formal complaint
Example Sentences
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Prabhakar alleges she received no formal complaint, hearing or explanation of which college policy she had violated.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
"The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday," the league said in a statement on X.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Garrett said he was not aware of any formal complaint made against him but said he asked Riley "if she could change her appointment" as Labour's numbers on the council meant it needed every vote.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
It added that the way in which the information was disclosed by the Justice Department breached confidentiality provisions of current treaties, and that the government will send a formal complaint to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
We complained vociferously about the inferior quality of the food, and as a result, our advocate Sydney Kentridge made a formal complaint in court.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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