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as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council
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Recent Examples of formalize
The government has approved 47 new settlements and formalized or expanded 55 existing settlements just since 2022, according to Peace Now.
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Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The government has approved 47 new settlements and formalized or expanded 55 existing settlements just since 2022, according to Peace Now.
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Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
If passed, the bill could formalize NOAA’s role in forecasting and reconnaissance into law by creating a permanent statutory foundation, which could help protect its Hurricane Hunter fleet from having its responsibilities absorbed by another agency, such as the Air Force.
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Edwin Lopez has been sworn in as the next police chief in the city of Miami, formalizing a changing of the guard as Mayor Eileen Higgins enters her sixth month in office.
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Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The government has approved 47 new settlements and formalized or expanded 55 existing settlements just since 2022, according to Peace Now.
—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
If passed, the bill could formalize NOAA’s role in forecasting and reconnaissance into law by creating a permanent statutory foundation, which could help protect its Hurricane Hunter fleet from having its responsibilities absorbed by another agency, such as the Air Force.
—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Edwin Lopez has been sworn in as the next police chief in the city of Miami, formalizing a changing of the guard as Mayor Eileen Higgins enters her sixth month in office.
—
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Over the past two years, Nasdaq has focused on standardizing data definitions, centralizing information, and building dashboards capable of supporting more advanced AI applications.
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The America First plan proposed standardizing data collection and processing within countries.
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That majority is like 72% of the voters approving the 2024 ballot question calling for state Auditor Diana DiZoglio to audit the Massachusetts Legislature which Campbell also sought to block.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency proclamation as well to expand community support, environmental monitoring and business recovery assistance.
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Although women’s suffrage became the law of the land in 1920, the Equal Rights Amendment was never ratified.
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Avila's case, confirmed one of her clients was also transferred out of Krome.
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Ghalibaf, meanwhile, claimed Iran’s access to $12 billion of its frozen funds was finalized during negotiations in Switzerland.
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The pair were married for 13 years and finalized their split in November 2024.
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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