as a matter of form
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But there is another kind of news — a narrative of events which have often occurred but must be recorded as a matter of form, with dignity and brevity.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Pardon me," said President Patterson, "but. just as a matter of form, what security can you give me?"
From Time Magazine Archive
U. S. investors in Cuba visit Minister Harry Frank Guggenheim first as a matter of form.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fact is that Grant turned in his resignation as a matter of form when President Roosevelt's second term ended, was both surprised and hot under the collar when he heard it had been accepted.
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She still rang the house telephone to the morning-room every day and submitted the menu to me as a matter of form, but that was the limit of our intercourse.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
