formalities
Example Sentences
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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
"This situation naturally raises the question: what kind of peace and what kind of consistency can we be talking about if even the basic formalities for our participation were not fulfilled by the organisers?"
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Talks to appoint Rosenior are at an advanced stage, and the 41-year-old is in the capital to complete formalities before he is named as Maresca's successor.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
"I'd rather you get started. Save the formalities."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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