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
"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
Captain Romero handed the ball to Simons, who completed the formalities.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
“Oh yeah, VC, VC, I know! I’m Redd. You all are Magdalys and Amaya. I got the description. And sorry to rush you and cut through the formalities ’n’ whatnot, but we gotta roll!”
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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