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How to use the word formalities in a Sentence?

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A tragic accident with a Russian diplomat occurred on October 19, 2021, all the formalities related to sending the diplomat's body to his homeland were promptly settled with the competent law enforcement and medical authorities of Germany in accordance with the current practice.

The Russian embassy

Found on CNN
3 years ago

When I testified, I had already been in court all week and had to watch this man’s attorney bully, badger and harass my team including my mother over insane details and ridiculous minutiae, accusing them, and me, of lying, i was angry. In that moment, I decided to forgo any courtroom formalities and just answer the questions the way it happened. This man hadn’t considered any formalities when we assaulted me, and his lawyer didn’t hold back on my mom – why should I be polite? I’m told it was most amount of times the word 'ass' has ever been said in Colorado Federal Court.

Taylor Swift

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

I confirmed to them on that occasion that we agreed to extradite Ladislas, at the moment, there are just a few formalities to take care of. It could happen at any moment.

Justice Minister Alexis Thambwe

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

It's finalised and there's just a couple of formalities. We should be able to sign it in August.

Mobin Saulat

Found on Reuters
9 years ago

The judge shied away from directly acquitting Mubarak even though he was accused of conspiring with Adly, and Adly was acquitted, the judge resorted to formalities instead.

Hoda Nasralla

Found on CNN
9 years ago

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