formality
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David has one errand of conscience before he goes to the clinic—he apologizes to a friend he once betrayed—but otherwise approaches death with the formality of a man keeping a schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
She has filled out a government form demanding compensation from Russia -- a bureaucratic formality.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The expectation for formality is different in law or finance.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
He still requires the backing of three organisations affiliated to the Labour Party, at least two of which must be trade unions, although this is expected to be a formality.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The captain talked as if he were bored; it was all a formality, something he had done too many times and could do in his sleep.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
The final pre-fight formalities took place at Old Spitalfields Market in east London, with the two heavyweights taking to the scales amid the bustle of street-food stalls and shoppers.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The man submitted to standard airport health screening in Nairobi, and passed through immigration formalities, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“There are some formalities to it,” said Saltarelli.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
City confirmed on Thursday they had reached an agreement with Forest to sign Anderson - the formalities of the transfer being completed after his participation at the World Cup concludes.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
It was the first time I had witnessed a head of state go through the formalities of his office, and I was fascinated.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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