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The phrase "a formal" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is official, structured, or adheres to established conventions, often in contexts like events, documents, or attire.
Example: "We will be hosting a formal dinner next week, and all guests are expected to dress appropriately."
Alternatives: "an official" or "a structured".
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At a formal event, dress formally.
A formal investigation is continuing.
It was a formal dinner.
A formal inquiry may follow.
A formal bailout is unlikely.
The agency has started a formal investigation.
Adjoining is a formal dining room.
A formal European case could take months.
Even a formal contract offers inadequate protection.
NATO has not taken a formal position.
She wanted a formal dining room, too.
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