formal
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Police and FBI agents showed up to supplement the private guards, even though Harsimran Singh never filed a formal complaint with them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
“Public rooms on the main level include a living room, grand entrance foyer, formal dining room, wood paneled library, and areas perfect for staff or home office,” reveals the listing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Cookson told police she had learnt how to wrap and swaddle babies on the job but had no formal training in how to put children down to sleep.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The U.S. is further along with formal discussions with Mexico, which Greer described as “fairly pragmatic.”
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The sight of her made my already jumpy nerves practically sizzle, and I barely remembered to get my hand up in a formal salute.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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