Sentence examples for formality in a from inspiring English sources

I just thought it was absurd!" The relationship ended when Jobs proposed marriage — a formality, in a way, since he knew she would decline.

Against Ghana, Klinsmann left his shirt untucked unlike his counterparts in American football, who tuck their polos tightly into their pants, affecting a martial formality in a decidedly informal look.

At yesterday's announcement, an expected formality in a campaign that has been up and running for many months, Mr. Vallone said that it would take hard work to achieve his goals.

Against Ghana, Klinsmann left his shirt untucked — unlike his counterparts in American football, who tuck their polos tightly into their pants, affecting a martial formality in a decidedly informal look.

A soprano who divides her time between the United States and England (she's American), Ms. Dallas has long specialized in the semi-operatic music of composers like Jerome Kern and Ivor Novello, which she enunciates with a decorous formality in a voice that's still beautiful in its middle register though audibly strained when she reaches for the highest notes.

Mr. Rumsfeld's choice is subject to the approval of President Bush and the Senate, but both steps are considered a formality in a process that would award General Hagee a fourth star and a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

They lived in Edwardian splendor & formality in an enormous house in the north of England.

The law must still be approved by the Senate and signed by the president, which are largely formalities in a legislative process dominated by the lower house.

The lively Young's shot was saved by Benaglio to leave Bent with what looked like a formality in front of an open goal, but he side-footed his finish over the bar with the Swiss keeper stranded.

Despite an aura of formality — in spectacles and a bow tie — Mr. Hertog, 71, has a down-to-earth directness.

It was a formality in the end but a huge weight off our minds when the order was granted.