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
"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
Once the necessary paperwork is signed off, Guehi is expected to travel north in the next 72 hours to complete the formalities.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
"I'd rather you get started. Save the formalities."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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