formality

Example Sentences

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He described a vote to be held in the House on Tuesday that would approve a Senate-backed deal to reopen the government as little more than a "formality."

From Barron's

"It's just an empty formality that will disappear."

From Barron's

The two players also noticeably kept apart for the pre-match formalities and photos.

From Barron's

Analysts have long viewed the election as a formality.

From Barron's

Once the necessary paperwork is signed off, Guehi is expected to travel north in the next 72 hours to complete the formalities.

From BBC