informal

Example Sentences

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A men's mental health group that runs sport sessions such as yoga, football and darts, has been used as an informal referral service by the NHS.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A project to address the issues associated with the informal miners formalized much of Mutoshi’s work shortly after that visit, but those efforts were halted due to Covid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The G7 -- an informal grouping of the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan -- helps shape policy debates in the world's wealthiest nations.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Among your social circle, establish what West calls “an informal understanding” that you will check on each other if one of you needs long-term care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

These were, let me say, overwhelmingly professional in tone - though naturally we might discuss some informal topics from time to time.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro