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The morgue at Galle could handle about 25 bodies at a time and the authorities were rushing freezer shipping containers to preserve the remains until legal formalities were completed.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

The two players also noticeably kept apart for the pre-match formalities and photos.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

Once the necessary paperwork is signed off, Guehi is expected to travel north in the next 72 hours to complete the formalities.

From BBC Jan. 16, 2026

Palace are expected to announce the signing of the Wales forward inside the next 24 hours after Johnson completed the formalities of his move across London on Friday.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

Hoping to avoid the formalities and greetings, I wait about five minutes before hauling my luggage and an overnight bag downstairs.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer