"And so for me, it is a wonderful opportunity to marry these two things together -- backward-looking tradition and formality and the future for human beings."

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/musk-s-woes-deepen-as-tesla-strike-spreads-across-scandinavia/

Director of football, Rob Esteva, said: “Talks have been ongoing with Phil and Neil since the back end of last season with regards to extending their contracts and I think it is fair to say it has been a formality.

Source: https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/sport/23618921.boss-parkinson-delighted-extend-stay-robins/?ref=rss

Dispatching Denver was simply a formality for Mike Tomlin and his Steelers.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/plays-that-broke-steelers-fans-hearts-tim-freakin-tebow/

In an era of athleisure, Parker is selling shoes of a throwback fussy formality.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/26/sarah-jessica-parker-profile

It is uncharted territory for a couple who were lionised by the American media as their royals in exile, celebrated for their authenticity and apparent liberation from the rigid formality of the House of Windsor.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12095845/Meghans-mission-rescue-Brand-Sussex-9k-golden-outfit-Couple-attempt-save-image.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

It’s ironic in a sense, because black tie is synonymous with formality and rules, and masculine power.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/allysonportee/2023/09/16/pink-is-the-new-black-kaia-gerber-is-the-face-of-valentinos-new-black-tie-campaign/

Materials won’t surprise anyone who’s been in a BMW lately—yes, it carries on with the expected formality, but a few color options beyond basic German black are available.

Source: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1141797_2024-bmw-i5-ev-test-drive-review

Meghan also described how she was shocked by the formality of the Royal Family and described how she bowed when she met the Queen.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12079755/Kate-Wills-Movie-Prince-Princess-Wales-release-scenes-Coronation-footage.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Or, objecting leaders can be expelled from the country, but I think this is all a formality.

Source: https://www.opednews.com/articles/Erdogan-wants-to-solve-the-Arms-For-Syria_Assad_Free-Syrian-Army_New-Syrian-Force-230110-720.html

Patton’s faith, like Washington’s, was not a mere formality but a source of strength and determination in the face of great challenges.

Source: https://thyblackman.com/2023/11/30/unwavering-faith-in-leadership-house-speaker-mike-johnson-and-the-moral-foundations-of-american-politics/

Salisu says that he has a team that can beat Guinea over the two legs to qualify for the 2023 U-23 AFCON in Morocco, adding that winning the first leg in Abuja will serve as the springboard to make the return leg a formality.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/u-23-afconq-yusuf-optimistic-olympic-eagles-will-go-past-guinea/

Sergio Reguilon has passed his medical and this one should prove - hopefully for United - to be a formality today.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-12468901/Transfer-news-live-Liverpool-close-Ryan-Gravenberch-Tottenham-continue-Brennan-Johnson-pursuit-Deadline-Day-plus-latest-Man-United-Chelsea-Arsenal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

She thought the hearing was just a formality, that she would continue on probation.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/magazine/pregnant-women-medication-suboxonbabies.html

The full House Republican conference must ratify the recommendations, but that generally is a formality.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/colorado/house-gop-rewards-hard-liners-santos-with-committee-seats/article_99a79652-0402-5833-82e9-67f525158edb.html

The prompt is just a formality that comes up anytime this manner of access is required.

Source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3346010/android-accessibility.html

There has been no official confirmation of Messi's shirt number yet - indeed, he still has some minor details of his move to iron out before he is 100% an Inter Miami player but that is expected to be a formality.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12230433/Have-Inter-Miami-revealed-Lionel-Messis-shirt-number-MLS-appear-hint-birthday-post.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The upper house of Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection bill which would later be signed by the country’s ceremonial president, a formality, before becoming law.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-world/india-passes-data-protection-legislation-to-prevent-data-breaches-regulate-big-tech-firms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=india-passes-data-protection-legislation-to-prevent-data-breaches-regulate-big-tech-firms

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Source: https://biztoc.com/x/72eb64c53e5b5694?ref=ff

This prong becomes a mere formality so long as Pittsburgh wins out.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/heres-the-pittsburgh-steelers-most-realistic-path-to-the-playoffs/