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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The political formation enjoyed a heyday for a number of years before sinking into a glacial decline, its currency dwindling in most places except for Bluesky, where it still thrives.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 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

Birds called to each other across the banks, and wild ducks took off from the surface in formation.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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