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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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Since its ratification in 1791, the First Amendment has protected much more than the rights that are expressly mentioned in its text.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Congress gained the power to tax income with the ratification of the 16th Amendment in 1913.—
David A. Lieb,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The order builds on sanctions introduced earlier this year and signals that Cuba remains a priority for the administration, even as the United States navigates other international conflicts in Iran and elsewhere, experts say.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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And engineers have learned how to idle wells without lasting damage and restart them quickly, officials say, after years of sanctions and shutdowns pushed the country’s oil industry through cycles of disruption.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 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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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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With the 2028 Presidential race approaching, Obama has shown no interest in early endorsements.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The House Democratic campaign arm’s endorsements in two competitive primaries are aggravating some in the party who see favoritism at work.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
4 May 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 6 May. 2026.
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