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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Published in Nature Astronomy under the title "A universal critical accretion rate for black hole jet formation," the study brings together years of observations across multiple wavelengths.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

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

Thandiwe whistled, and the Ridge guards peeled away from the iron monster and fell into formation behind her, everyone lining up on the same rail.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Professor Stefan Iglauer, from ECU's School of Engineering, said the results bring researchers closer to understanding how hydrogen production might work in real underground rock formations rather than only in controlled laboratory settings.

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

“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

The path was tricky here—hairpin curves and needle-like rock formations.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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