formation
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Their results showed that nanoscale particles once viewed as imperfections to be eliminated could instead provide useful sites for droplet formation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
First, a fairly deep pass to running back Keaton Mitchell for 21 yards was nullified by an illegal formation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Now 150 years after the formation of this country, that sun is still rising.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The four Grand Slam tournaments have also jointly announced the formation of a Grand Slam Player Council.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The German fighters tried to break up the Soviet formation.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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
“Just different formations ... variations of the same route ... I mean, shoot, that just shows how good a coach Coach Mike is — got us in different positions to be successful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
On the album’s back half, a few unabashedly beautiful songs stand out like rock formations rising from the desert floor—especially “Deep Time,” which offers a shot of serenity amid all the slow-moving menace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Similar formations exist on Earth, including the African Rift Valley, but the Venusian versions can extend for as much as 10,000 kilometers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Migrating birds appeared as though barrels of confetti had been poured across the sky and swirled in endless formations.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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