Sentence examples for usually a formality from inspiring English sources

That is usually a formality.

Approval of the Council's choice by the General Assembly is usually a formality.

The general was alerted to Dylan's past activities by the habitual police check of potential laureates, which is usually a formality to uphold the candidate's "worthiness and morality".

Under Egyptian law, Mr. Abdel Monem's sentence must still go to the mufti for religious approval, but that is usually a formality.

The proposal, which must now be adopted by the European Council of Ministers -- usually a formality -- is scheduled to take effect in 2005.

The reductions, along with the rest of the authority's $4.3 billion operating budget, now go before the full board on Thursday for approval, usually a formality.

All that remained was for the federal secretary of health and human services, Kathleen Sebelius, to accept the committee's recommendation, usually just a formality.

Such an examination is usually considered a formality, but because of Bay's medical history -- his right shoulder and left knee have been surgically repaired -- the Mets wanted to be sure he passed before making an announcement.

But it is usually just a formality: at the Marymount School, for example, everyone who interviews gets a thank-you letter, not to mention a pencil with a star on top, says Lillian Issa, the director of admissions and the deputy head of school.

A top seed vs. a No. 8 seed usually is a formality — there was a notable exception involving the Kings two years ago — but Dallas has won two of three games against the Ducks this season.

Approval from the board is usually a mere formality after the search committee hands in its recommendation.