Examples of 'was a formality' in a sentence

Meaning of "was a formality"

was a formality - This phrase is often used to describe a situation or action that is considered necessary but without much real purpose or significance. It implies that the action was done to fulfill requirements or expectations

How to use "was a formality" in a sentence

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was a formality
But if the rule about chaperones was a formality.
The rest was a formality.
Graduating the following spring was a formality.
Today was a formality.
I thought the final interview was a formality.
But it was a formality.
Their subsequent official appointment by the President was a formality.
Burying that empty coffin was a formality for the estate.
It was a formality like crossing yourself with holy water when you went into a church.
You said that was a formality.
It was a formality by which the kings were crowned on behalf of the Chinese emperor.
I thought you said it was a formality.
The negotiation was a formality and a new border was drawn after half a day.
Examining the child was a formality.
I thought it was a formality I should finally take care of.

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But we thought it was a formality.
It was a formality Nick arranged.
You said it was a formality.
He said that it was just a question of making a request, which was a formality.
That funeral was a formality.
Once that position was reached, the rest of the game was a formality.
The strike was a formality.
Just had his evaluation . but we thought it was a formality.
The trial was a formality.
All the important men of Nantucket were there … it was a formality.
The eating was a formality.
And all the important men in Nantucket were there . It was a formality.
My buy back was a formality.
That man died long before his heart stopped . That funeral was a formality.
Releasing him was a formality.
The conversion was a formality only, the old cults of animism and shamanism were preserved.
I thought this was a formality.
I mean, we know Jonah Just had his evaluation . But we thought it was a formality.
I thought it was a formality.
It was a formality in Victoria 's case.
The second period was a formality for Portugese.
I have to say I would assumed it was a formality.
This election was a formality until the time of Pope John Paul II.
The Monday morning vote was a formality.
The confession was a formality, though the torture was real.
Interviewing Hughes was a formality.
That the execution would be stayed again, but … Mr. Gaines said it was a formality.
His court appearance there on Monday was a formality to confirm his identity.
Him? But, you said this whole ritual was a formality.
Yeah, I remember feeling like it was a formality at a certain point.
You denied our motion. I have to say, I would assumed it was a formality.
I said, it was a formality.
Even so… You know. But if the rule about chaperones was a formality.
Following Erik 's epiphany, it was a formality for him to speak up.
You mean the Geechee, my apartment. You said that was a formality.

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