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formation

[fawr-may-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Four studies from MEGATRON, published in the Open Journal of Astrophysics, combine advanced cosmological simulations with detailed models of radiation, chemistry and galaxy formation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

"This formation is beautiful, but temporary, and has a limited life span," the park service said in 2021.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

As part of the settlement, Paramount agreed to the formation of an editorial oversight board that will monitor adherence to editorial independence from its owners and shareholders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

In a January speech at Davos, Carney urged middle powers to stand up to hegemons and called for the formation of “different coalitions for different issues based on common values and interests.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Although exact ages are not known, it is likely that some Waffen-SS recruits were former Hitler Youth, now old enough to join the elite SS formation.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Paralleling the pair’s different formations and aesthetic willfulness, the exhibition emphasizes points of overlap and rejection, sympathy and refusal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The deluge of ice and mud caused huge lakes, and one of these formations has become a risk of further floods.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

The findings are especially significant for Western Australia because the region contains some of the largest banded iron formations on Earth.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

Beginning with the shape of United's squad provides much-needed context, but it is important to note that much of their play is based on tactical principles, not just formations.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The road crossed a dried slough where pipes of ice stood out of the frozen mud like formations in a cave.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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