| 单词 | as a formality |
| 例句 | I say, as a formality, and as a way of opening negotiations. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The cotton sweater was something I had packed as a formality, as you might pack antisnake bite medicine or splints. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z When she and Lefty became members of his congregation, the old priest had asked, as a formality, if they had received an Orthodox wedding. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z FDA officials indicated that they regarded approval as a formality, but times were changing. These mothers saw the opioid epidemic before anyone else. No one listened 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z As vice president, Gore oversees the proceedings and, as a formality, has to rule each lawmaker out of order. 2004: ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ and a Country at War With Itself 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z In the happy isolation of the Keys, colorful weirdos learn which parts of the law can safely be treated as a formality. Trouble in paradise: The Beach Bum and a history of Florida noir 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Sotheby’s described the review as a formality, Ms. Clegg said, and she agreed, deciding that she had little reason to worry. Her ‘Chagall’ Is Headed for the Trash. How’s That for Caveat Emptor? 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Local officials dismissed the visit as a formality. Azerbaijan issues warrant for former separatist leader as UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z It still needs to approved by the upper house and by President Vladimir Putin, but this is seen as a formality. Ukraine war: Russia expands pool of men eligible for call-up 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Only two of the alliance’s 30 members — Hungary and Turkey — have yet to ratify their membership, although Hungary’s ratification is seen as a formality and expected soon. US says it’s time for Finland, Sweden to join NATO 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Usually, those exams are treated as a formality. EXPLAINER: How Correa lost Giants deal, ended up with Mets 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The congressional session, which takes place roughly two months after the election, was largely seen as a formality until Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Factbox: What's in the U.S. Congress's Electoral Count Reform Act? 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z A vote of confidence next week is seen as a formality, given the size of the right-wing majority in both the Chamber and the Senate. Italy's Meloni: Right-wing coalition meets president on forming government 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z It will return to the Assembly before Wednesday for another vote as a formality due to several amendments made while in the Senate to alleviate the concerns of some lawmakers. California Senate passes bill to protect fast-food workers 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z This last step is seen as a formality at this point, though. Google, Meta, and others will have to explain their algorithms under new EU legislation 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Both bills await votes from the Parliament and policymakers from the 27 countries in the union, which are widely viewed as a formality. Europe to slap new regulations on Big Tech, beating U.S. to the punch 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z To enter into force, it still needs to be approved by the upper house of parliament and signed by President Vladimir Putin, steps which are seen as a formality. Russia set to ban sharing of 'banking secrets' overseas 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z A National League West title is viewed as a formality. NL West preview: Can anyone stop the Dodgers from winning the division? 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z In the suit, Flores alleged the Giants gave him an in-person interview as a formality after they had decided to hired Daboll. Giants hire Black assistant GM a week after Flores’ suit 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The felony boating while intoxicated charges against Paul Murdaugh were dropped earlier this month as a formality following his death. Murdaugh double murders: 2019 boat crash survivor feared crossing family of lawyers 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z It would also reverse past practice, in which the Census Bureau calculated the House apportionment and the White House delivered the results to Congress as a formality. How the Census Bureau Stood Up to Donald Trump’s Meddling 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The charges were dropped as a formality, authorities said, as Murdaugh was killed before the case went to trial. Murdaugh double murders: South Carolina AG drops boat crash charges against man killed before trial 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The state Attorney General’s Office officially dismissed the charges against the late Paul Murdaugh last week in what officials described as a formality, news outlets reported. Boat crash charges dropped after suspect found fatally shot 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z It now needs a Bafin waiver - which is seen as a formality - to immediately file a new offer and not wait for a year with a new bid. Vonovia to make new Deutsche Wohnen offer at 53 eur/shr 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z The vote carried out by the I.O.C.’s membership on Wednesday was seen largely as a formality. Brisbane is awarded the 2032 Summer Games. 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z The budget’s approval in Parliament is seen as a formality because Ardern’s Labour Party holds a majority of the seats. New Zealand spending plan includes rebuilding Antarctic base 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z In the past, signing the paperwork was seen as a formality. Refugee cap Biden administration touted — then ditched — is back on table 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z The charge against Paul Murdaugh was dropped as a formality due to his death, according to Robert Kittle, a spokesperson for the attorney general’s office. Boat crash charges dropped after suspect found fatally shot 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z A lower court still must issue a ruling on the matter, a process some antitrust attorneys view as a formality given the high court’s strong-worded ruling. Facebook Loses Antitrust Decision in Germany Over Data Collection 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Democrats outnumber Republicans 10-1 in Baltimore, and the general election in November is mostly seen as a formality. Brandon Scott wins Democratic nomination for Baltimore mayor 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z EU governments will still need to approve the final agreement but that is seen as a formality. EU lawmakers back suspension of airline slots rule until October 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The review by the Constitutional Court is widely seen as a formality. Russian lawmakers approve changes to keep Putin in power until 2036 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z The government will be formally sworn in on Thursday morning, and must face a confidence vote, expected later this week, which is seen as a formality because the three parties control a majority of Parliament. With New Cabinet, Italy’s Head-Spinning Political Turmoil Ends, for Now 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z A: It’s possible the employer is advertising unavailable positions publicly as a formality or even as a way to check the temperature of the current talent pool. Etiquette 101: Don’t ghost job candidates | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z There will be an obligatory second vote next week but it is seen as a formality. San Francisco bans facial recognition technology 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z Laws are in fact written by the party apparatus and then merely approved by the SPA as a formality. What it's like to 'vote' in North Korea 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z The bill, which was approved by the House of Commons on Monday, goes next to the governor-general, the representative of Queen Elizabeth, as a formality. Vote in Canada Paves the Way for Legalization of Marijuana 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z His candidacy depends on party approval, which is widely seen as a formality. Sixteen people killed in Nigerian church attack: police 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z After more than a decade of debate, a final vote - seen as a formality - will be held soon. Berlin to strip colonial past from streets 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Prosecutors faced a Thursday deadline to secure indictments, regarded as a formality as the case proceeds, or conduct preliminary hearings. Federal grand jury indicts USC assistant Tony Bland in college basketball bribery case 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z That, though, is regarded as a formality, meaning that Lynch may soon be officially a Raider. Marshawn Lynch agrees to terms with Raiders — now awaiting a trade from Seattle 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z They will now move to the Senate, where passage is seen as a formality. Cambodia MPs back law barring PM Hun Sen's long-time rival - BBC News 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z The agreement must still be formally approved, though that is seen as a formality. EU moves closer to removing barriers for online media subscriptions 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z These lax attitudes and dangerous driving habits are spawned right from the driving test, which exists mostly as a formality and is easily smoothed with a small bribe. Death on the road: can Mumbai shed its reputation as the ‘car crash capital’? 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Four referees turned up at an empty Arena Conda stadium as a formality. Brazil Chapecoense: Tributes paid to team as season ends - BBC News 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z Woodford's view on the deal echoes that of Citi analysts which saw the Reynolds' rejection as a formality and expected the firms to agree on terms next month. Top British American Tobacco investor Woodford says backs Reynolds deal 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z These players could hit free agency, but more as a formality than with any real desire to entertain offers from other teams: Prominent playoff performers headed toward free agency 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Formal approval of civil unions is expected later on Wednesday, but that vote by MPs is seen as a formality, as the confidence vote was the crucial hurdle. Italian MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi - BBC News 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z The step is largely seen as a formality because lawyers for the diplomatic agency already reviewed the case before turning it over to federal prosecutors. El Salvador arrests 4 ex-soldiers in massacre of Jesuits 2016-02-06T05:00:00Z A hearing will have to be held before any provisional suspension is fully signed off, but with that regarded as a formality, the main question of course is when such a ban would be lifted. Athletics doping scandal: Lord Coe must salvage credibility 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z No contract has yet been signed but that is viewed as a formality when Klopp arrives in Liverpool later on Thursday. Klopp agrees three-year Liverpool deal 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Prior to 2008, these provisions were frequently included simply as a formality, with little anticipation that they would ever need to be invoked. "Chasing Waterfalls" In Private Equity Funds 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z The decision needs to be ratified by EU foreign ministers meeting on Monday, though this is seen as a formality. EU 'to extend sanctions' against Russia by six months - BBC News 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z The new $17.5 billion program must still be approved by the fund’s board, but that is largely viewed as a formality. I.M.F. Approves $17.5 Billion Bailout for Ukraine 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z The Pyeongchang organizing committee Friday described the government approval as a formality. South Korean Olympic organizers present budget for 2015 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z The trigger for the government’s ouster is likely to be a vote that was once viewed as a formality — the election of a new president. Greek Parliament vote could bring back euro crisis as elections loom 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Last year, Jackson was signed in June after being released by Buffalo, and to most around the team it was regarded as a formality that he would win the job. Countdown to Camp: 12 Questions for 12 Days — Who will win the backup QB job? 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z The deal was seen as a formality, with Lotus testing in Bahrain this week with their new car ahead of the season starting in Australia on March 16. Lotus F1 team renews engine deal with Renault 2014-02-20T06:41:12Z The signature of the legislation by King Philippe is seen by analysts as a formality. Belgian MPs vote on child euthanasia 2014-02-13T02:50:29Z The energy bill needs now to be passed by a majority of the country's state legislatures, a process broadly seen as a formality. Mexico's Lower House Backs Opening of Oil Industry 2013-12-12T14:55:28Z With Congress configured and Bachelet a likely shoo-in, Sunday's election is almost seen as a formality. Bachelet seen easily defeating childhood playmate in Chile election 2013-12-11T16:35:00Z Again, he says he was told it would be renewed after 12 months as a formality. National Trust 'failing' tenants 2013-10-11T11:18:11Z O9ten less powerful enemies are despatched effectively as a formality, but one still has to tap through the process – a corner that could have been painlessly cut. 'Chainsaw Warrior' Review - A Solitary Pleasure Remade For Touch 2013-10-04T17:05:00Z One person described it as a “done deal,” and others viewed the checkup merely as a formality. Robert Griffin III receives clearance from James Andrews to start for Redskins Week 1 2013-08-30T02:46:55Z The council, which is required to set a special election within 90 days of Filner stepping down, was expected to approve it as a formality. San Diego considers special election to replace scandal-tainted mayor 2013-08-27T19:42:15Z Mr. Martínez Alequin, who considers himself a champion for the poor and for black and Latino residents, raised his hand almost as a formality as the mayor took questions afterward. Character Study: The Bane of Four Mayors 2013-08-16T21:46:37Z The bill will now go to a vote in the upper house but its passage is regarded as a formality because the government has a large majority. Lawmakers in Ireland Pass Limited Abortion Bill 2013-07-12T20:26:34Z Both legislative bodies must vote on the compromise language in the coming weeks, though that is seen as a formality given Hassan's support. New Hampshire nears approval of medical marijuana law 2013-06-18T20:38:53Z All legislation must be approved by the Head of State before it becomes law under a process known as Royal Assent - an important constitutional procedure but one largely now regarded as a formality. Royal 'consent' to laws revealed 2013-01-15T14:25:49Z These recommendations are then submitted to the CEO's committee for approval, which normally happens as a formality. Tony Greig's Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture – in full 2012-12-29T14:06:58Z When yet another quorum call is requested, the clerk frequently calls just Mr. Akaka’s name as a formality rather than proceeding through all 100 names. For Akaka, a Senate Role as No. 1 on the Roll 2012-12-26T04:07:48Z This Jules regarded merely as a formality, though it made him feel that she was at last his, his forever! Mademoiselle Blanche A Novel 2012-04-07T02:00:33.037Z But that is viewed largely as a formality, parliamentary sources said. Haiti's Senate approves Garry Conille as premier 2011-10-05T12:02:32Z This type of filing is usually approved as a formality. U.S. calls online poker site a "global Ponzi scheme" 2011-09-20T18:52:28Z The old judges, unaccustomed to speeches, regarded the concluding proceedings rather as a formality, and decided on their verdict from the documents, whatever Counsel might say. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z The exchange offer is largely seen as a formality to display the company's strong intent for Dollar Thrifty. Hertz extends Dollar Thrifty exchange offer 2011-07-11T13:53:50Z Mark Kennedy ruffled Arsenal with his breaks from midfield and as time passed the sense grew that Wenger would not necessarily be able to treat the return leg as a formality. Ipswich Town 1-0 Arsenal 2011-01-12T21:56:24Z Photograph: Graham Stuart/AFP/Getty Images have apparently plummeted to the depths where a victory in this match should not have been regarded as a formality. Scotland 2-1 Liechtenstein 2010-09-07T21:13:00Z Supporters of same-sex marriage praised the stark language of the opinion and said they regard the delay as a formality. Judge keeps gay marriages in Calif. on hold 2010-08-12T21:01:00Z Coming in the midst of serious disagreements between the two countries, the signing of the treaty was considered by some observers as a formality and something of a smokescreen intended to cover a widening split. Area Handbook for Romania The bride was delivered to the husband, who as a formality gave a few pieces of silver as payment; but the ceremony proves how completely the woman was regarded as the property of the father. The Truth About Woman I'll accept the command as a formality but appoint you my chief aid. On the Trail of the Space Pirates Many, however, signed with misgivings, and some almost avowedly as a formality to please the Emperor. The Arian Controversy When seconds suggest reconciliation they are usually not listened to; it is looked upon as a formality. The Duel and Other Stories All this had been learned long ago, sung a thousand times and thoroughly digested, and it was gone through simply as a formality. Love Just as a formality he was to go before a medical board again in August. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor Her lawyer was merely an unfledged practitioner assigned to her defense as a formality of the court. Within the Law Simply as a formality, now that you have the pistols in your hands, and I must give the signal, I ask you for the last time, will you not be reconciled? The Possessed (The Devils) Moulton went up in the line to pay his respects to the newly-elected chief magistrate, purely as a formality, he explained to his companions. Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller |
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