formalities
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Haakon's wife, Queen Mette-Marit, was absent from the formalities as she continues to recover from a lung transplant.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
“There are some formalities to it,” said Saltarelli.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
He just wants to talk music, and he's not worried about formalities or titles.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Japan's formalities -- from the complexity of polite language to extreme attention to detail in packaging or wrapping -- may surprise visitors, he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
"I'd rather you get started. Save the formalities."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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