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Recent Examples of formalization
Days later, the new Gauss was steered back to the sphere-packing formalization.
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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
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 declaration was drafted in multiple in-person gatherings and finalized after a wider ratification meeting in New Orleans in January.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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In defending the commander-in-chief power, the Federalists (those urging ratification of the Constitution) drew contrasts to the British king.—
William J Watkins Jr,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Western nations have imposed sanctions including the prohibition of arms sales.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Riboua explained the complex process by which Iran exports its oil, a process made increasingly difficult by harsh sanctions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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As Jordan sat, his mother by his side, overwhelmed by the magnitude of what had just happened, the roar of approval reverberating through the auditorium, my body, seemingly flooded with butterflies, appeared to dissolve into the screen.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Steyer has also won endorsements from United Domestic Workers and California Nurse’s Association.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Student Manager With 20+ Brand Deals Khan executed more than 20 endorsement deals during the 2025 tournament run, per Front Office Sports.—
Ryan Brennan
March 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Harris entered the race with a $4 million backing, according to FEC filings, a staggering amount compared to his competitors.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the end of February, OpenAI announced a $110 funding round, with backing from Amazon and Nvidia, among others.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The largely ceremonial legislature rubber stamps decisions that have been made by the ruling Communist Party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Judicial fatalism—the idea that the Supreme Court is a rubber stamp for Trump—is a fashionable belief on the left.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Formalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalization. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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