It began informally as a gesture of protest - etching was not considered a creative art.

The negotiations began informally in the middle of January.

It began informally in 1988 and became a full organization in 1990.

He became a blacksmith and began informally collecting hand tools.

The polling operation began informally in 1988 in conjunction with a marketing class.

Impressed by the group, he offered his friendship and advice, and began informally managing Lakeside in early 1974.

The most effective efforts at diplomacy often begin informally.

They all said they were cooperating with the investigation that began informally in 2004.

It began informally during the 1973-74 school year and was formalized in 2006 with the appointment of a president and an executive director.

They began informally, talking and writing to mothers in their area.