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Recent Examples of formalization
Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Hariharan and his colleagues had planned for part of the formalization to be the basis of a student’s undergraduate thesis.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
This formalization effort engendered trust.
—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
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Hariharan and his colleagues had planned for part of the formalization to be the basis of a student’s undergraduate thesis.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
This formalization effort engendered trust.
—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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Following the ratification of the Boston Teachers Union 2024-2027 contract last April, retroactive pay for BPS employees soared to over $27 million in 2025, according to payroll data, compared to just $18,000 in 2024.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Map of the Day Abolishing the Electoral College in the presidential election process entirely would require a constitutional amendment, which needs a supermajority in Congress and ratification of 38 states.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
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The move appeared to be part of the administration's threat to impose secondary sanctions on entities doing business with Iran in order to cut off Iran’s oil exports, a key source of its revenue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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To maximize pressure, Maleki said Washington must sustain enforcement, particularly through secondary sanctions targeting foreign banks and companies facilitating Iranian trade.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both candidates received donations from Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522, though Landon received a higher amount and the union’s endorsement.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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That became part of her reason for going public weeks later with her endorsement of his opponent, Kamala Harris, and running mate Tim Walz.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 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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Their standard designs and backing by national mints help streamline the resale process with dealers and private buyers alike.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The sponsorships with Arsenal, Bayern and PSG were criticized last year by neighboring Congo because of Rwanda’s backing for the M23 militia in conflicts in the eastern part the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 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 1 May. 2026.
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