formal

Example Sentences

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Iran’s Foreign Minster Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera External link Tuesday that while messages have been exchanged with the U.S., no formal negotiations have taken place.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The agency has not issued a formal recall, though it has sent out a warning letter telling customers to avoid Raw Farm products purchased on or after Jan. 4, particularly raw milk cheddar cheese.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Maybe it’s better to end without a formal Hormuz deal after all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

However, the post fell short of a formal apology, which could mean the controversy won’t end swiftly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Below you will find some of the formal terms musicians use to describe texture.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones