formalize
Example Sentences
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Whether to take steps to formalize a temporary address was a decision that some debated.
From Los Angeles Times
A year after meeting the Ukrainian woman, who had expressed hesitation about Tisch’s age, the NFL mogul wanted to formalize their relationship.
By formalizing these names, legislators are bridging this gap, reconnecting these modern identities to their 3,000-year-old roots.
Seeking to avoid another blunder, board members formalized its succession planning, establishing a committee led by Gorman, who instituted a more rigorous evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times
Their agencies expect to sign a memorandum of understanding to formalize their cooperation.
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