formality
Example Sentences
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They are rock bottom and 29 points from safety, with relegation to League One looking a formality.
From BBC
He will be released once formalities have been completed due to the length of time he has already spent on remand.
From BBC
Captain Romero handed the ball to Simons, who completed the formalities.
From BBC
Transferring the property into his daughter’s name was a formality for the most part, as it has been reported that Alexa has been living in the dwelling since 2010.
From MarketWatch
That kind of formality wasn’t part of his day-to-day life, and it made him feel uncomfortable at a vulnerable moment.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.