formalize
verb (used with object)
to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance.
have been formalizing
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present perfect progressiveof formalize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Multiple museums told Nature that they have been formalizing ad-hoc data-sharing arrangements over the past year.
From Nature ● Mar. 5, 2019
