1.   It might be an informal chat with some one or it might be a formal meeting with a group of people.

2.   The first formal meeting of top nuclear safety regulators is expected to take place in December.

3.   ...the delays implicit in formal council meetings.

4.   Leaders of the former Assembly members welcomed the appeal for dialogue, requested a formal meeting with the Amir and suspended the Monday evening rallies.

5.   The occasion was marred by small but angry demonstrations and the refusal of the congressional black caucus to hold a formal meeting with de Klerk.

6.   In some cases the organization of departments was thought to require improvements, such as more formal meetings and more policy centrally laid down.

7.   For example, departments which had been recommended to have more formal meetings were unable to proceed with this.

8.   After negotiation about its substance, a revised, agreed version was presented to the departmental team at a formal meeting.

9.   Formal meetings are held held bi-monthly when all the main contractors are represented.