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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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It is the latest in a series of storms in the Pacific, made more intense by the "super El Niño", which has warmed the ocean, fuelling the formation of storms.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

Pilots will constantly eye one another in the formation, and warn each other if they start drifting too close to each other.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

A new generation of neuroscientists saw FTD as the perfect sample set to understand what happens when things go awry in the formation of human consciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

While the Moon has numerous craters, many of which are far bigger than McGetchin, researching a crater's formation in real time can help build understanding of the Moon's geology.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

They scrambled toward Frank’s position, pushing and hacking monsters out of their way until they stood shoulder to shoulder with the comrades, arranging themselves in a square formation.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Susanville, the spot on the map, is an immutable intermingling of unique geologic formations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 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

The deluge of ice and mud caused huge lakes to form, and one of these formations has become a direct threat to emergency workers scouring the region for survivors.

From Barron's 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

We visited other unusual rock formations in Oregon, New Mexico, and Texas—and even spent one night at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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