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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
This is because interview and hiring processes are often less structured and formalized at these companies, meaning hiring managers may be more involved in choosing who is interviewed and selected for jobs.
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Dr. Kyle Elliott, Mpa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Then there’s a 30-day period before shareholders meet to vote on the separation, which Hirsch said will likely be formalized in mid-January.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Lease and operating agreements are expected be formalized next year.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The final agreement is expected to be formalized after a meeting of all Palestinian factions in Cairo, though no official timeline has been provided.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Dr. Kyle Elliott, Mpa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Then there’s a 30-day period before shareholders meet to vote on the separation, which Hirsch said will likely be formalized in mid-January.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Lease and operating agreements are expected be formalized next year.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The final agreement is expected to be formalized after a meeting of all Palestinian factions in Cairo, though no official timeline has been provided.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Then, once standardized, they can be aggregated in a meta-analysis to produce a single value, the SMD.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2025
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For years, experts have noted that these measurements are not standardized, can vary by day and time, and are not reflective of a person's overall fluoride exposure.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Jan. 2025
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Focolare History The Focolare Movement, founded by Italian schoolteacher Chiara Lubich in the 1940s, was approved by the Catholic Church in the 1960s.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Aurora City Council voted around that time last year to approve an agreement with the IEPA for the forgivable loan, which was required before the city could start accepting bids from companies for the project.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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So in 1933, the 20th Amendment was ratified, changing Inauguration Day to Jan. 20 and the first session of the new Congress to Jan. 3.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Image Israel’s government will most likely ratify the agreement today.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Many encouraged Garcia to confirm the pregnancy with a doctor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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You may be asked to confirm your decision by clicking Yes.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Alexis filed for divorce two years later, which was finalized in 2021.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Importers, who finalized their 2025 orders in October 2024, risk paying tariffs on shipments in transit should duties be imposed mid-shipment.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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