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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Both could play in a two or three man central defensive formation.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Black struggle for voting rights perhaps best exemplifies how Black activism was critical to the formation of the Reconstruction Amendments.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

He eagerly allowed himself to be wrapped into a sash and joined the formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Solomon also expressed bullishness on winning business from upcoming initial public offerings that will proceed because "it's important for those businesses and for capital formation on those businesses," he predicted.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Gubina, the other pilot in the formation, was also struggling to see where she was.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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