formalities
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He just wants to talk music, and he's not worried about formalities or titles.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The morgue at Galle could handle about 25 bodies at a time and the authorities were rushing freezer shipping containers to preserve the remains until legal formalities were completed.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The two players also noticeably kept apart for the pre-match formalities and photos.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
After wrapping up a 6-3 4-6 6-2 win against Cirstea in the Australian Open second round, a smiling Osaka made her way to the net to carry out the post-match formalities.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
The formalities did not last long, we all knew the man had come to seek Ultima’s help.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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