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formally

[fawr-muh-lee] / ˈfɔr mə li /


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The initiative was formally introduced at a press conference at the Archaeological Museum of Frankfurt.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

On March 20, volunteer editors for Wikipedia’s English-language platform formally voted to ban all A.I.-generated text from its 7.1 million articles.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Exxon never formally announced that it was walking away from its algae research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Crowds at the ceremony cheered and chanted his name after he formally took office, where he named key cabinet posts, including former youth activist Sudan Gurung as interior minister.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He thanked her again and said good-bye formally.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith