informal
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The industry - which is largely informal - supplies firecrackers for weddings, festivals and other ceremonies and has faced repeated scrutiny over safety standards.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
If anything, Coop studies people, studies groups of folks and systems, and how informal and formal systems of specific societies interact.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Donatell’s gas station has become an informal lobby for those waiting for a seat in the speakeasy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
It’ll be an informal gathering featuring me and my supersmart colleague Caitlin Ostroff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The rule is a product of the usual three confusions: English with Latin, informal style with incorrect grammar, and syntax with semantics.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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