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as in standardizes
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 ratifies
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council
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Essentially, a deed is what formalizes the change of hands when property is sold, gifted, or transferred.
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True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Formalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalizes. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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