formal
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Formal withdrawal from the 1949 treaty that created the alliance would be legally fraught.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Formal, detailed explanations of official thinking are needed in situations like this, but they aren’t magic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Formal living and dining spaces flow easily onto shaded terraces and courtyards, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that has long defined Palm Springs living.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Formal identification of the remains, which were found on Saturday, is yet to take place, but Police Scotland said his family had been informed.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Formal police charges of dereliction of duty were brought against Parker, but once again he was acquitted.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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