formation
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Some evidence indicates that nerves may stimulate the formation of blood vessels, which can supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
The acquired gas fields span the East Texas and Louisiana portions of the Haynesville shale formation, a prolific region that supplies Gulf Coast industrial consumers and LNG export terminals through many pipelines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Working with other researchers, they examined myelin formation in additional mouse models using several different methods.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Eddie Jones has revealed an interesting method he uses to coach his Japan side - watching videos of geese fly in formation.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
They flew in perfect formation, and they were led by a small, graceful goose.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
The offside rule and promotion and relegation are the butts of repeated jokes and there are discussions of tactics, positions, formations and other game-related details that would have previously frustrated viewers.
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
He’s experimented with formations and tactics, shaken up his roster and motivated players by demanding to know why they can’t make a deep run into this World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The other soldiers hurry back into their formations.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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