formal
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Conflict in Lebanon has become a centrepiece of weeks of stop-start efforts to bring a formal end to the war.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
At the heart of the dwelling is an enormous great room, which opens up to a formal dining room—complete with its own wine cellar—as well as a gourmet kitchen with “premium appliances” and custom cabinetry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
For students who struggle with these formal pathways, a host of alternatives exist, funded by school budgets.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Divorced four years later and embarking on a Hollywood career, she came to regret her lack of formal education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He writes to Harlow for information and urges the Vermont doctor to back up his case by collecting formal statements from eyewitnesses in Cavendish.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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