informal
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It extends to any domain where informal connections matter.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
“While women are more likely to build informal caregiving experience earlier in life through caregiving for children, men may enter eldercare with less experience managing long-term caregiving stress.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
It was not immediately clear who appointed Ghalibaf to the role, but the Tasnim news agency, citing informal sources, said he would "coordinate various sectors of relations between Iran and China".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
An informal indicative ballot held already this year, with a turnout of 48.6%, suggested 90.5% of teachers who are members of the NEU would be prepared to take industrial action over pay.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Leaders may enhance their informal status by renouncing formal symbols.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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