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
"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
The two players also noticeably kept apart for the pre-match formalities and photos.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
Captain Romero handed the ball to Simons, who completed the formalities.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
She stopped for no oath, no formalities, but flung herself upon Mr. Justice Dana, telling over again Cilia’s story.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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