formalities
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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
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
Palace are expected to announce the signing of the Wales forward inside the next 24 hours after Johnson completed the formalities of his move across London on Friday.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Hoping to avoid the formalities and greetings, I wait about five minutes before hauling my luggage and an overnight bag downstairs.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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