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formal

[fawr-muhl] / ˈfɔr məl /




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We stayed in a renovated two-bedroom home managed by MINNeSTAY that retained much of its historic charm, including beautiful woodwork, a formal dining room and a spacious kitchen.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

DCC said it would recommend an improved takeover offer from private-equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners to shareholders if a formal offer is made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Following his statement on Monday, Warwickshire Pride said it had submitted a formal code of conduct complaint against Finch.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the lawsuit, the federal government’s only formal communication with the county regarding the project was a one-paragraph letter dated June 21, 2023, and forwarded by an Elmwood Capital representative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the evenings, over coffee, she’d help him with his formal medical education, which he’d summarized on thousands of highly imaginative flash cards.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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