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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
Kenya licensed 42 new digital lenders, raising the country’s total number to 195, as the central bank pushes to formalize a sector that has become an important part of East Africa’s largest economy.
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Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump formalized the policy in a sweeping executive order signed Wednesday that sharply curtails how defense contractors can use profits and compensate executives.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Although the Department of Public Works has pursued quick-build projects with the funding approved by the City Council, the department has still not established the dedicated six-person team or formalized the program itself.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The audit spelled out 17 recommendations, including a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would formalize foundation processes on facilities rentals and on donor transparency.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump formalized the policy in a sweeping executive order signed Wednesday that sharply curtails how defense contractors can use profits and compensate executives.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Although the Department of Public Works has pursued quick-build projects with the funding approved by the City Council, the department has still not established the dedicated six-person team or formalized the program itself.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The audit spelled out 17 recommendations, including a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would formalize foundation processes on facilities rentals and on donor transparency.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Liens are recorded in state Uniform Commercial Code databases across the country, with the public filings intended to standardize interstate transactions and alert creditors about business debts and financial obligations.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Swedish home furnishing giant uses the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) framework to standardize reporting across multiple transport modes, drawing on primary data rather than generic estimates.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2025
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In the letter, Supervisor Gardea says the county approved the Parks and Zoo funds in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year-End Report, which should have resulted in prompt and visible progress.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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City leaders approved a $27 million settlement in 2021 to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jorge Rodríguez, recently ratified as leader of the national parliament, avoided referring to those being freed as political prisoners and said that the releases were taking place simultaneously to his announcement, made at noon on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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If ratified, the declaration will remain in place until the council’s next meeting when the council can choose to extend or remove it.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advocates have been at odds with the city for years over the state of their beloved shelter, prompting an audit that confirmed the validity of many of their concerns about mismanagement, operating over capacity and inadequate care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although the venue’s exact location within Victoria Park is yet to be finalized, early studies by an an independent panel suggested that the stadium would occupy between 12% and 13% of its land.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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