Sentence examples for the formalities are from inspiring English sources
Accordingly, the formalities are predicted to run smoothly and swiftly before his formal "unveiling".
The formalities are almost insulting; they're done with such little care and enthusiasm.
The formalities are over, though the finalists in the Olympic women's hockey tournament hardly need an introduction.
When all the formalities are done and the performance is over - that's often the most telling moment.
While the formalities are taken care of, I have the option of cracking open the champagne in the transfer hamper (transfer hamper!).
When the formalities are finished, he even tells a joke, and always hands the marriage certificate to the bride for safekeeping.
But the formalities were brief.
The formalities were over and the discussion began.
On the pleasure craft around us the formalities were not being observed.
his wishes ; and the formalities were all but complete, when Lord Derby's Ministry retired from office, and their successors refused to confirm the appointment.
Once the formalities were over, however, both countries faced the difficult task of settling unresolved issues, principally those of oil revenue, water resources, borders, and debt.
