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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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The formation of his E Street Band follows, as does his breakout in the mid-1970s, and the triumph of his 1984 album "Born in the USA."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, meat also contains compounds such as heme iron which may actually increase the formation of N-nitrosamines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He pulled Messi off the right wing and placed him at the tip of the forward formation - but without the job of a traditional striker.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The journey to the odd-looking rock formation that Fly spotted during his flight takes much longer than expected.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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