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Recent Examples of formalization
The mathematics community’s response to Gauss’s formalization has been muted, however, partly because the project did not unfold as many experts had hoped.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, formalization can upset that balance.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Days later, the new Gauss was steered back to the sphere-packing formalization.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, formalization can upset that balance.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Days later, the new Gauss was steered back to the sphere-packing formalization.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalization
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The agreement will be presented to the membership for a ratification vote on Sunday.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It will be sent to its members for ratification next week.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even if the war is over, the country's already ailing economy now faces dire trouble — though sanctions relief and compensation are also in Iran's 10-point plan.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The longtime leader — whom critics accuse of undermining democracy and whose government has been reported to have worked closely with Moscow to undermine European sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine — has seen his support crumble over economic mismanagement and alleged corruption.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wenski emphasized that the pope's role is not to seek approval, but to remain committed to his faith and message.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company will seek approval for second-line treatment, or in patients whose cancer has already spread while taking another drug.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Renaud Agbodjo, leader of The Democrats, the main opposition party, was barred from competing in Sunday's vote after failing to secure enough parliamentary endorsements, which critics say is a threshold engineered to keep out rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That union support, along with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democrats, had helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Among her responsibilities were the finalization of an economic development plan for the next four years and to implement the Local Development Program for the 145 Territories, an initiative to reduce regional inequalities in the country.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The House bill, called the Alert Act, has the backing of key industry groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the president’s backing wasn’t enough to get Hilton support from the California GOP.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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But California auditors reported in 2022 that, at times, that certification may be little more than a rubber stamp.—
Grace Manthey,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The City-County Council will rubber stamp the zoning change but typically does not take a full vote on zoning approvals.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Formalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalization. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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